The chewing muscles are controlled by the ___________ nerve.
A)abducens
B)vagus
C)trigeminal
D)accessory

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The trigeminal nerve, also known as cranial nerve V, is responsible for the motor function of the chewing muscles. It is the largest of the cranial nerves and has three branches, which innervate the muscles of mastication. The abducens nerve is responsible for the lateral movement of the eye, the vagus nerve controls many functions in the body such as heart rate and digestion, and the accessory nerve controls the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles.

The Chewing Muscles Are Controlled by the ___________ Nerve