Which structures of the body are most likely to experience the loss of sensation after the administration of an anesthetic agent to the lingual nerve?
A) Floor of the mouth
B) Body of the tongue
C) Lingual gingival tissue of the mandibular teeth
D) All options listed

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The lingual nerve provides sensory innervation to the floor of the mouth, body of the tongue, and lingual gingival tissue of the mandibular teeth. Therefore, all options listed are most likely to experience the loss of sensation after the administration of an anesthetic agent to the lingual nerve.

Which Structures of the Body Are Most Likely to Experience