Asked by monica fargas on Jun 29, 2024
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Dentists anesthetize a portion of the ________ nerve to stop pain impulses from the teeth.
A) facial
B) trigeminal
C) hypoglossal
D) glossopharyngeal
E) abducens
Dentists Anesthetize
The process by which dentists use medication to numb areas of the mouth during procedures to prevent pain.
Trigeminal Nerve
The fifth nerve in the cranium, accountable for transmitting sensory information from the face and head area, and controlling motor activities like biting and chewing.
Pain Impulses
Neural signals that convey the sensation of pain from the peripheral nervous system to the central nervous system.
- Decipher the roles cranial nerves have in sensory and motor activities.
- Distinguish the conditions tied to damage of particular cranial nerves and their manifestations in a clinical setting.
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Rafael CamposJul 05, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The trigeminal nerve is responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing. It is the nerve dentists target to anesthetize a portion of to stop pain impulses from the teeth.
Learning Objectives
- Decipher the roles cranial nerves have in sensory and motor activities.
- Distinguish the conditions tied to damage of particular cranial nerves and their manifestations in a clinical setting.