An inability to swallow indicates a problem with the:

A) trochlear nerve (IV) or abducens nerve (VI).
B) accessory nerve (XI) or hypoglossal nerve (XII).
C) trigeminal nerve (V) or glossopharyngeal nerve (IX).
D) olfactory nerve (I).


Answer: C

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