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George damaged a cranial nerve. His quality of life has decreased because he is no longer able to smile, move his mouth when he talks, or taste well. Which of the following nerves did George damage?

George damaged a cranial nerve. His quality of life has decreased because he is no-example-1

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b. Facial nerve is correct

Explanation: here is some googlied info as well

The facial nerve (the labyrinthine segment) is the seventh cranial nerve, or simply CN VII. It emerges from the pons of the brainstem, controls the muscles of facial expression, and functions in the conveyance of taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.

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