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) facial
B) glossopharyngeal
C) hypoglossal
D) accessory


A) facial

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A) visceral pleura B) visceral peritoneum C) visceral pericardium D) parietal pleura

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