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

Wisdom Teeth

The last set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties, often removed if misaligned or causing discomfort.

Chewing

The act of breaking down food with the teeth to aid in the digestive process.

Trigeminal Nerve

The fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensory data from the face and head, and motor functions such as biting and chewing.