Assessing the rooting or sucking reflexes in the infant also tests which cranial nerve(s)?

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Cranial nerve V is tested by assessing the rooting or sucking reflexes.CN III,IV,or VI are tested by moving a brightly colored toy along the infant's line of vision.A positive Moro reflex in an infant less than 6 months old is evidence of normal functioning of CN VIII.CN IX and X are examined using a tongue blade to produce a gag reflex.

Assessing the Rooting or Sucking Reflexes in the Infant Also