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During a Routine Examination of a Patient's Oral Cavity, You

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During a routine examination of a patient's oral cavity, you notice the oropharynx is insensitive to touch, and the gag reflex is impaired. Which of the following cranial nerves is most likely affected?


A) Hypoglossal
B) Vagus
C) Mandibular nerve (V3)
D) Facial
E) Glossopharyngeal

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