Does damage to CN II could cause a loss of the ability to taste?
a) Yes, damage to CN II (optic nerve) could potentially cause a loss of the ability to taste, as this nerve is responsible for transmitting visual information, not taste perception.
b) No, damage to CN II (optic nerve) would not affect the ability to taste, as taste perception is primarily governed by the facial nerve (CN VII) and the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX).
c) No, damage to CN II (optic nerve) would not impact taste sensation, as this nerve is not directly involved in transmitting taste signals.
d) Yes, damage to CN II (optic nerve) could potentially indirectly affect taste perception if it leads to changes in visual perception that influence food choices and preferences.