This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anatomy
Palsy of right genioglossus causes - 
Select and explain. 
A. Deviation of tongue to right, B. Deviation of tongue to left, C. Deviation of soft palate to right, D. Deviation of soft palate to left
A: Deviation of tongue to right
Answer: A: Deviation of tongue to right 
Explanation: Genioglossus deviates the tongue to opposite side. Thus paralysis of right genioglossus will cause deviation of tongue to right side because of intact left genioglossus.