Smiling and frowning are actions produced by the following nerves _______________?
Correct answer: D. Facial expression; facial ( VII cranial)
- A. Mastication; trigeminal ( V cranial )
- B. mastication; facial ( VII cranial )
- C. Facial expression; trigeminal ( V cranial )
- D. Facial expression; facial ( VII cranial)
Explanation
Smiling and frowning are movements of facial expression, produced by muscles supplied by the facial nerve, cranial nerve VII. Trigeminal nerve supplies the muscles of mastication rather than facial expression.
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