__ are the cranial nerves that innervate muscles involved in swallowing.
A)V,VII,IX,X,and XII
B)V,IX,X,XI,and XII
C)V,VII,VIII,IX,and X
D)VII,IX,X,XI,and XII

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V controls lip closure,VII controls jaw movement,and IX helps with hyoid elevation by innervating the stylopharyngeus.X elevates the palate,closes the laryngeal vestibules,causes pharyngeal peristalsis,and relaxes the cricopharyngeal sphincter.Finally,XII pushes the bolus against the soft palate and generates pressure to push the bolus through the pharynx.

__ Are the Cranial Nerves That Innervate Muscles Involved in Swallowing