This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Head and neck, Subject name: Anatomy
[{'content': 'The function of Genioglossus is? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Retraction of tounge, B. Protruding tongue, C. Divergies to the same side, D. All of the above', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Genioglossus is an extrinsic muscle of tongue ACTIONS OF GENIOGLOSSUS: It protrudes the tongue It pulls the posterior pa of tongue forwards and protrudes the tongue forwards Thus it is a life-saving muscle NOTES: Hyoglossus-depress the tongue Styloglossus-retracts the tongue Palatoglossus-elevates the tongue Ref BDC volume 3.6th edition pg 266', 'role': 'assistant'}]