Which of the following nerve is responsible for the taste sensation of anterior two third of tongue?
The chorda tympani branch of the facial nerve is responsible for carrying taste fibers from the anterior two thirds of the tongue and also provides secretory fibers to submandibular and sublingual salivary glands. The mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve (V3) provides sensory innervation for the anterior two-thirds of the tongue. The glossopharyngeal nerve provides both sensory innervation and taste sensation for the posterior third of the tongue.
Facial nerve
Glossopharyngeal nerve
Lingual nerve
Vagus nerve