★ Nerve Injuries in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Quiz
Which nerve injury may result in altered taste sensation on the posterior one-third of the tongue?
A. Glossopharyngeal nerve
B. Lingual nerve
C. Chorda tympani nerve
D. Hypoglossal nerve
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What is a potential complication of injury to the glossopharyngeal nerve during tonsillectomy or related procedures?
A. Loss of taste sensation
B. Numbness of the lower lip
C. Difficulty swallowing
D. Paresthesia of the tongue
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