The cranial nerve pairs for the sense of taste are the:
A)facial and hypoglossal
B)facial and glossopharyngeal
C)hypoglossal and trigeminal
D)trigeminal and glossopharyngeal

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The sense of taste is carried by the facial (VII) and glossopharyngeal (IX) cranial nerves. Choice A is incorrect because the hypoglossal nerve is responsible for tongue movement, not taste. Choice C is incorrect because the hypoglossal nerve and trigeminal nerve do not carry taste information. Choice D is incorrect because while the trigeminal nerve is responsible for sensory information from the face, it does not carry taste information.

The Cranial Nerve Pairs for the Sense of Taste Are