During a carotid endarterectomy surgery, the surgeon accidentally transected the right glossopharyngeal nerve. Which of the following would be the result of this patient's injury?

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Eductional Objective: Glossopharyngeal nerve injury leads to loss of sensation in the upper pharynx, posterior surface of the tongue, middle ear cavity. Additionally, it leads to loss of taste sensation in the posterior third of the tongue and loss of gag reflex.

During a Carotid Endarterectomy Surgery, the Surgeon Accidentally Transected the Right