Rachel has a lesion on cranial nerve IX. Which of the following would you expect Rachel to experience?

A. Complete loss of the sense of taste
B. Complete loss of the sense of smell
C. Partial loss of the sense of taste
D. Partial loss of the sense of smell


Answer: C

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