Multiple choice

Motor supply of tongue is by

  1. hypoglossal

  2. glossopharyngeal

  3. vagus

  4. facial

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Motor supply: All the intrinsic muscles, except the palatoglossus are supplied by the hypoglossal nerve. The palatoglossus is supplied by the cranial part of accessory nerve through the pharyngeal plexus.