CN IX: Glossopharyngeal

Question 1

Is CN IX sensory or motor?

Answer 1

Both

Question 2

Function of the Motor aspect of CN IX?

Answer 2

swallowing

Question 3

Function of the Sensory aspect of CN IX?

Answer 3

Inputs from ear, tongue, and pharynx

Question 4

What CN IX dysfunction is known as a difficulty swallowing?

Answer 4

Dysphagia

Question 5

What CN IX dysfunction is the lost of proprioceptive input about swallowing?

Answer 5

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia