Maggie Has Her Wisdom Teeth Removed, and Later Has Difficulty

question 53

Multiple Choice

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) trochlear
• C) hypoglossal
• D) trigeminal
• E) vestibulocochlear

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Definitions:

Turner Syndrome

A chromosomal disorder found among females that is caused by having a single X sex chromosome and is characterized by infertility.

Chromosomal Pattern

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Huntington's Disease (HD)

A genetic disorder causing the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, leading to physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms.

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

A genetic abnormality in which phenylalanine builds up and causes intellectual disabilities.