Asked by Jesse Hopson on Sep 24, 2024

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The sensation of dental pain is derived from the ________ nerve.

A) hypoglossal
B) vagus
C) glossopharyngeal
D) accessory
E) trigeminal

Trigeminal Nerve

Refers to the fifth cranial nerve, responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.

  • Gain insight into the operations and affiliations of cranial nerves.
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Rosaline Capulet4 days ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The trigeminal nerve is responsible for sensation in the face and oral cavity, including dental pain. The other nerves listed are not involved in dental pain perception.