Unilateral damage to a cranial nerve is suspected because the tongue deviates to the right when it is protruded.Which cranial nerve is damaged?
A)right hypoglossal
B)left hypoglossal
C)right glossopharyngeal
D)left glossopharyngeal
E)left facial

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The hypoglossal nerve controls the movement of the tongue. Unilateral damage to the right hypoglossal nerve would result in deviation of the tongue to the right when protruded.

Unilateral Damage to a Cranial Nerve Is Suspected Because the Tongue