A baseball player was hit on the left side of his skull in the parotid area. He cannot close his eye and the corner of his mouth droops. Which cranial nerve was damaged?

A) Facial
B) Glossopharyngeal
C) Accessory
D) Optic
E) Oculomotor

Cranial Nerve

One of twelve nerves that originate directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and regulate various functions of the head and neck.

Parotid Area

The region around the parotid gland, the largest of the salivary glands, located near the ear and responsible for saliva production.

Facial

Pertaining to the face, involving the muscles, nerves, or expressions of the face.