A patient who received a blow to the side of the skull exhibits the following signs and symptoms on that side of the face: he is unable to close his eye, and the corner of his mouth droops. Which cranial nerve has been damaged?
A) hypoglossal
B) glossopharyngeal
C) facial
D) accessory

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The symptoms described, such as inability to close the eye and drooping of the mouth corner, indicate damage to the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII), which controls muscles of facial expression.

A Patient Who Received a Blow to the Side of the Skull