Question

Injury to vagus nerve in human is not likely to affect

• A. Tongue movements
• B. Gastrointestinal movements
• C. Pancreatic secretion
• D. Cardiac movements

Answer 1

The correct option is A Tongue movements

Vagus nerve does not affect tongue movements. It is a mixed cranial nerve, controlling the gut, ventilatory system and heart muscle movement. Tongue movement is controlled by glossopharyngeal nerve.