Your dentist gives you an injection of anesthetic in preparation for a filling.Which cranial nerve did they target?
A) V
B) VII
C) IX
D) XII

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The injection of anesthetic for a dental procedure targets cranial nerve V, also known as the trigeminal nerve. This nerve has three branches that provide sensation to the face, including the teeth and gums. Anesthetic numbs the area supplied by these nerve branches, making the procedure painless.

Your Dentist Gives You an Injection of Anesthetic in Preparation