The correct answer is 3. The hypoglossal nerve is primarily responsible for controlling the movement of the muscles of the tongue, including protrusion, retraction, and side-to-side movements. A left hypoglossal lesion will cause weakness and resultant deviation toward the side of the weakness (left in this case).
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