8 Questions
What is the abbreviation for Facial Nerve Paralysis?
FNP
Why is an examination of the ear important in a facial nerve injury?
To rule out ear trauma as a cause
What is Bell’s palsy?
A viral infection causing facial paralysis
How can an insect bite cause a loss of facial nerve function?
By introducing toxins that affect the nerve
Which structure receives taste sensation from the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?
Chorda tympani
What are the differences between peripheral and central facial nerve paralysis?
Peripheral paralysis is due to damage to the facial nerve itself, while central paralysis is due to damage in the brain.
Which nerve supplies the lacrimal gland and the nasal and palatal minor salivary glands?
Greater superficial petrosal nerve
Which nerve is responsible for the taste sensation of the anterior 2/3 of the tongue and the submandibular and sublingual salivary glands?
Chorda tympani
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