During an examination, the nurse notices that a patient is unable to stick out his tongue. Which cranial nerve is involved with the successful performance of this action?
a. I
b. V
c. XI
d. XII
ANS: D
Cranial nerve XII enables the person to stick out his or her tongue.
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