Which cranial nerve is not required for deglutition?
A) Cranial nerve V
B) Cranial nerve VII
C) Cranial nerve XI
D) Cranial nerve XII

Name: Which cranial nerve is not required for deglutition? A) Cranial nerve V B) Cranial nerve VII C) Cranial nerve XI D) Cranial nerve XII
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Swallowing is a process controlled by the medulla oblongata. It requires four cranial nerves (V, VII, IX, and XII) to stimulate the muscle contractions necessary to move the bolus from the pharynx to the esophagus.

Which Cranial Nerve Is Not Required for Deglutition