Which cranial nerve's motor axons function in movement of the tongue during speech and swallowing?
A) glossopharyngeal nerve
B) hypoglossal nerve
C) facial nerve
D) trigeminal nerve
E) accessory nerve

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The hypoglossal nerve (cranial nerve XII) is responsible for motor control of the muscles of the tongue, which are essential for speech and swallowing.

Which Cranial Nerve's Motor Axons Function in Movement of the Tongue