Damage to which of the following cranial nerves may impair the sense of taste?

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The sense of taste is carried by the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII). Damage to this nerve may impair the sense of taste on the anterior 2/3 of the tongue. The abducens nerve (cranial nerve VI) is responsible for eye movement, the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V) is responsible for facial sensation, the hypoglossal nerve (cranial nerve XII) is responsible for tongue movement, and the accessory nerve (cranial nerve XI) is responsible for shoulder movement and head rotation.

Damage to Which of the Following Cranial Nerves May Impair