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What is the frequency of facial nerve paralysis among cranial nerve dysfunction?
What is the frequency of facial nerve paralysis among cranial nerve dysfunction?
- Fourth in frequency
- Second in frequency (correct)
- Third in frequency
- First in frequency
What is the classification of facial nerve paralysis based on?
What is the classification of facial nerve paralysis based on?
- Age, sex, and ethnicity
- Frequency, location, and severity
- Type of disease, infection, and trauma
- Degree, nature of onset, and causation (correct)
Why is a thorough medical history important in establishing the differential diagnoses of facial paralysis?
Why is a thorough medical history important in establishing the differential diagnoses of facial paralysis?
- To determine the treatment of the disease
- To assess the severity of the paralysis
- To identify the symptoms of the disease
- To rule out systemic diseases (correct)
What is included in the ear examination during the diagnosis of facial paralysis?
What is included in the ear examination during the diagnosis of facial paralysis?
What is the purpose of a detailed cranial nerve examination during the diagnosis of facial paralysis?
What is the purpose of a detailed cranial nerve examination during the diagnosis of facial paralysis?
What is a potential consequence of incomplete eyelid closure due to facial nerve paralysis?
What is a potential consequence of incomplete eyelid closure due to facial nerve paralysis?
Which part of the brain receives bilateral cortical innervation and is related to the facial nerve nucleus?
Which part of the brain receives bilateral cortical innervation and is related to the facial nerve nucleus?
What is the name of the first branch of the facial nerve that carries preganglionic parasympathetic fibers destined for the lacrimal gland and the glands within the nasal and palatal mucosa?
What is the name of the first branch of the facial nerve that carries preganglionic parasympathetic fibers destined for the lacrimal gland and the glands within the nasal and palatal mucosa?
What is the length of the meatal/canalicular segment of the facial nerve?
What is the length of the meatal/canalicular segment of the facial nerve?
What is a possible cause of acute onset of facial paralysis without any other symptoms?
What is a possible cause of acute onset of facial paralysis without any other symptoms?
