Which cranial nerve allows one to make facial expressions and secrete tears?
A)trigeminal
B)glossopharyngeal
C)hypoglossal
D)facial

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The facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) innervates the muscles of facial expression, as well as the lacrimal gland responsible for tear production. The trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V) is responsible for sensory input from the face, while the glossopharyngeal nerve (cranial nerve IX) is responsible for taste sensations and swallowing. The hypoglossal nerve (cranial nerve XII) controls the movements of the tongue.

Which Cranial Nerve Allows One to Make Facial Expressions and Secrete