Maggie has her wisdom teeth removed,and later has difficulty with chewing and cannot feel sensations to the side of her face.This is likely caused by the numbing of the
A)vagus nerve.
B)trochlear nerve.
C)hypoglossal nerve.
D)trigeminal nerve.
E)vestibulocochlear nerve.

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The trigeminal nerve is responsible for sensation and motor function in the face, including the teeth and gums, as well as chewing muscles. Numbing of this nerve during oral surgery can result in difficulty with chewing and loss of sensation to the face.

Maggie Has Her Wisdom Teeth Removed,and Later Has Difficulty with Chewing