Which statement about the neural innervation of the facial muscles is true?
A) Facial expressions of emotion are largely controlled by the facial nerve (VII)
B) Chewing is controlled by the superficial facial muscles.
C) Superficial facial muscles produce large-scale movements of the face.
D) The facial muscles are influenced by the occipital cortex.

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The facial nerve (VII) provides motor innervation to the muscles of facial expression, which are responsible for producing different facial expressions of emotion.

Which Statement About the Neural Innervation of the Facial Muscles