Sensory supply of tongue is by all except?
Correct Answer: 8th Cranial nerve
Description: Ans. C. 8th Cranial nerveInnervation of taste and sensation is different for the anterior and posterior part of the tongue because they are derived from different embryological structures (pharyngeal arch 1 and pharyngeal arches 3 and 4, respectively).a. Anterior two thirds of tongueTaste: chorda tympani branch of the facial nerve (CNVII)Sensation: lingual branch of the mandibular (V3 ) division of the trigeminal nerve (CNV)b. Posterior one third of tongue:Taste and sensation: glossopharyngeal nerve (CNIX)c. Base of tongueTaste and sensation: vagus nerve (CNX)
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