The Teeth are Innervated by the _______ Nerve

Question

The teeth are innervated by the _______ nerve.
A) trigeminal
B) vagus
C) facial
D) hypoglossal

Accepted Answer

The trigeminal nerve is responsible for the sensation of the teeth, as well as the muscles involved in chewing. The vagus nerve is primarily responsible for control of the organs in the chest and abdomen. The facial nerve is responsible for facial expression and taste sensation in the front of the tongue. The hypoglossal nerve is responsible for movement of the tongue.