In right facial nerve damage ________________?
Correct answer: A. There is paralysis of facial muscles
- A. There is paralysis of facial muscles
- B. There is paralysis of muscles of mastication
- C. Paralysis of vocal cords
- D. A and B
Explanation
Damage to the right facial nerve causes weakness or paralysis of the ipsilateral muscles of facial expression, including difficulty closing the eye and moving the mouth. Muscles of mastication are supplied by the mandibular division of trigeminal nerve.
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