Difficulty with chewing or an inability to chew might result from damage to the
A) vagus nerve.
B) trochlear nerve.
C) hypoglossal nerve.
D) trigeminal nerve.
E) vestibulocochlear nerve.

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The trigeminal nerve is responsible for the sensory information and motor control of the muscles used in chewing. Damage to this nerve can result in difficulty with or inability to chew. The vagus nerve controls the digestive system and heart rate, the trochlear nerve controls eye movement, the hypoglossal nerve controls tongue movements, and the vestibulocochlear nerve controls hearing and balance.

Difficulty with Chewing or an Inability to Chew Might Result