Which cranial nerve may be assessed by noting the strength of an infant's suck?
1. Cranial nerve VII
2. Cranial nerve V
3. Cranial nerve III
4. Cranial nerve II
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1. Cranial never VII assess acoustic ability.
2. Cranial nerve V, the Trigeminal nerve, controls mastication and facial sensation.
3. Cranial nerve III assesses oculomotor reflex.
4. Cranial nerve II assesses the optic area.
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