A patient who has experienced previous jaw and face trauma now reports difficulty tasting with the tip of her tongue. Which cranial nerve was likely damaged in that injury?
A) Facial (VII)
B) Glossopharyngeal (IX)
C) Hypoglossal (XII)
D) Trigeminal (V)

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The Facial nerve (VII) is responsible for taste sensation in the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, which includes the tip. Damage to this nerve can lead to a loss of taste in that area.

A Patient Who Has Experienced Previous Jaw and Face Trauma