A patient develops a tumor of a cranial nerve that leads to difficulty in speaking from a loss of tongue movement. Which cranial nerve is affected?
A) glossopharyngeal
B) hypoglossal
C) vagus
D) trigeminal
E) spinal accessory

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The hypoglossal nerve (cranial nerve XII) is responsible for controlling the movements of the tongue. A tumor affecting this nerve would lead to difficulties in speaking due to impaired tongue movement.

A Patient Develops a Tumor of a Cranial Nerve That