All of the following cranial nerves have a connection to the tongue EXCEPT the ________ nerve.
A) trochlear
B) trigeminal
C) facial
D) glossopharyngeal

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The trochlear nerve is primarily responsible for motor control of the superior oblique muscle of the eye, and does not have any connection to the tongue. The trigeminal nerve provides sensory information to the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, while the facial nerve provides motor control for the facial muscles involved in taste sensation. The glossopharyngeal nerve provides both sensory and motor control to the posterior one-third of the tongue.

All of the Following Cranial Nerves Have a Connection to the Tongue