The facial nerve is responsible for the innervation of which of the following as it relates to the taste sensation?

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The facial nerve is responsible for innervating the anterior two-thirds of the tongue for taste perception. The glossopharyngeal nerve innervates the posterior one-third of the tongue for taste perception. Therefore, choices A and D are incorrect. The extraglossal portion of the mouth is not innervated by any specific nerve for taste perception, so choice B is also incorrect.

The Facial Nerve Is Responsible for the Innervation of Which