A kiss on the cheek would be perceived by impulses from the
A)trochlear nerve.
B)abducens nerve.
C)trigeminal nerve.
D)vestibulocochlear nerve.
E)facial nerve.

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The trigeminal nerve has three branches which are responsible for sensation in the face. The maxillary division of this nerve provides sensation to the cheeks, therefore a kiss on the cheek would be perceived by impulses from the trigeminal nerve.

A Kiss on the Cheek Would Be Perceived by Impulses