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 ________ nerve.

A. vagus
B. hypoglossal
C. trigeminal
D. trochlear
E. vestibulocochlear


Answer: C

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