The ________ cranial nerve controls the respiratory and digestive organs

A) glossopharyngeal
B) vagus
C) accessory
D) hypoglossal


B
Explanation:
A) The glossopharyngeal nerve provides a sense of taste and regulates swallowing.
B) Correct.
C) The accessory nerve permits movement of the head and shoulders.
D) The hypoglossal nerve controls tongue movement.

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