Upon examination, you ask the patient to close his eyes while you proceed to lightly touch the cheek with a feather. The patient is unable to feel the sensation. Afterward, you ask the patient to bite down and observe weakness. Which cranial nerve is most likely dysfunctional?

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Upon examination, you ask the patient to close his eyes while you proceed to lightly touch the cheek with a feather.  The patient is unable to feel the sensation.  Afterward, you ask the patient to bite down and observe weakness.  Which cranial nerve is most likely dysfunctional?

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