A patient has lost the ability to taste food. Which nerve may have been damaged?
A) the abducens nerves
B) the optic nerves
C) trigeminal nerves
D) the facial nerves

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The facial nerves, also known as cranial nerve VII, are responsible for both the sense of taste at the front two-thirds of the tongue and the movement of facial muscles. Damage to these nerves can result in the loss of taste sensation. The abducens nerves (A) are responsible for the movement of the lateral rectus muscle in the eye, the optic nerves (B) are responsible for vision, and the trigeminal nerves (C) are responsible for sensation in the face and motor control of the muscles involved in chewing.

A Patient Has Lost the Ability to Taste Food