Which of the following structures are associated with bells palsy______________?

Correct answer: B. Seventh cranial nerve

  • A. sub mandibular gland
  • B. Seventh cranial nerve
  • C. Temporomandibular joint
  • D. Glosso pharyngeal nerve

Explanation

Bell palsy is an acute lower motor neuron paralysis of the facial nerve, cranial nerve VII, causing weakness of the muscles on one side of the face. The glossopharyngeal nerve is cranial nerve IX and is not the nerve affected in Bell palsy.

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