Which is a function of the glossopharyngeal (IX) nerve?
A) conveys impulses from taste buds on the posterior one-third of the tongue
B) conveys impulses to visceral, cardiac, and skeletal muscles
C) conveys motor impulses to laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles, and to the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles
D) controls movement of the tongue during speech and swallowing

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The glossopharyngeal (IX) nerve has several functions, including the sensory function of conveying impulses from the taste buds on the posterior one-third of the tongue.

Which Is a Function of the Glossopharyngeal (IX) Nerve