Question

Which of the cranial nerve innervates the taste bud?

• A. VII
• B. IX
• C. X
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

The taste receptor cells send information detected by clusters of various receptors and ion channels to the gustatory areas of the brain by VII (facial), IX (glossopharyngeal) and X (vagus) cranial nerves.

So, the correct answer is option D.