Alex went to the dentist to get a cavity filled. The dentist used an anesthetic to numb the teeth prior to drilling. Which nerve likely was anesthetized?

a. CN IV (trochlear)
b. CN V (trigeminal)
c. CN VII (facial)
d. CN IX (glossopharyngeal)


b. CN V (trigeminal)

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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