10 Questions
What clinical signs suggest facial weakness?
Flattening of the nasolabial fold and drooping of the lower eyelid
Which of the following is not a sign of Bell palsy?
Normal tearing
What does unilateral facial paralysis result in when the patient smiles or grimaces?
Drooping of the mouth on the paralyzed side
Which condition is characterized by vertigo with hearing loss and nystagmus?
Ménière disease
What suggests pharyngeal or palatal weakness?
Difficulty swallowing
What occurs in vocal cord paralysis?
Hoarseness
What does unilateral absence of the palatal reflex suggest?
Lesion of CN IX
In trapezius muscle paralysis, what happens to the shoulder?
Droops
What is the effect of unilateral cortical lesion on protruded tongue?
Deviation towards the side of the lesion
What is the significance of bilateral weakness of the SCM muscles?
Difficulty raising the head off the pillow
Learn about the symptoms and features of facial weakness, focusing on the difference between peripheral and central lesions affecting the facial nerves. Explore the characteristics of Bell palsy including loss of taste, hyperacusis, and abnormal tearing. Test your knowledge of eye muscle function and unilateral facial paralysis.
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