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ADA NBDHE Dental Hygienist

Category - Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice

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What nerve carries sensations from the ear and the scalp?

Lingual
Nasopalatine
Zygomatic
Auriculotemporal

Explanation

Answer: D - The auriculotemporal nerve carries sensations from the ear and the scalp. From cranial nerve IX, postganglionic parasympathetic fibers pass through an innervated parotid salivary gland to create sensations.

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