A patient complains of a loss of taste and is not capable of smiling on the left side of the face. Which of the following cranial nerves is most likely affected?

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The facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) is responsible for facial expressions (such as smiling) and also carries taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue. The symptoms described suggest damage to this nerve.

A Patient Complains of a Loss of Taste and Is