Question

Injury to vagus nerve in humans is not likely to affect -

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

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Tongue movements

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

So, the correct answer is 'Tongue movements'.