The facial nerve innervates which of the following?

A. Muscles that close the eyes, move the lips, and produce facial expressions
B. Sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles
C. Masseter, pterygoids, and temporalis
D. Both A and B
E. A, B, and C


ANS: A
Rationale: The facial nerve innervates the muscles that close the eyes, move the lips, and produce facial expressions. The accessory nerve innervates the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles. The trigeminal nerve innervates the masseter, pterygoids, and temporalis muscles.

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