The cranial nerve pair that is motor to the chewing muscles is the:
A)glossopharyngeal
B)facial
C)trigeminal
D)hypoglossal

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The trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V) is the only cranial nerve responsible for the motor innervation of the chewing muscles. The glossopharyngeal nerve (cranial nerve IX) is involved in the sensation of the tongue and throat, the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) is involved in facial movement and taste, and the hypoglossal nerve (cranial nerve XII) is responsible for movement of the tongue.

The Cranial Nerve Pair That Is Motor to the Chewing