Question

"Patient: 57-year-old woman

Chief complaint: ""My tongue really hurts. Especially in front, at the tip. It gets worse as the day goes on and when I eat it's really bad. The roof of my mouth also hurts. Also I can't taste it as well. I move my food to the back of my mouth so I can taste it. Sometimes I can't sleep at night because of it.""
Background/Patient history: Patient reports burning sensation on tongues for past several months. No history of injury.
Current findings: Unremarkable. You suspect burning mouth syndrome and recommend further tests.

Which nerve transmits the pain in the patient's tongue
a. CN V3 (lingual)
b. CN V2 (nasopalatine)
c. CN VII (chorda tympani)
d. CN IX"

Answer 1

The nerve that transmits pain in the patient's tongue is CN V3 (lingual).

Step-by-step explanation:

The nerve that transmits pain in the patient's tongue is the CN V3 (lingual). The facial and glossopharyngeal nerves convey gustatory stimulation to the brain. Along with taste, the glossopharyngeal nerve relays general sensations from the pharyngeal walls. However, in the case of burning mouth syndrome, the specific nerve responsible for transmitting pain in the tongue is CN V3 (lingual).