A patient develops a tumor of a cranial nerve that leads to difficulty in speaking from a loss of tongue movement. Which cranial nerve is affected?

A) glossopharyngeal
B) hypoglossal
C) vagus
D) spinal accessory
E) trigeminal


Answer: B

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