Ms. Parker has damage to the sensory root of the facial nerve (VII). Which of the following symptoms matches this information?
A) inability to elevate the mandible
B) inability to taste
C) inability to smell
D) inability to swallow

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Damage to the sensory root of the facial nerve (VII) affects taste sensation, as this nerve carries taste information from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue to the brain.

Ms Parker Has Damage to the Sensory Root of the Facial