Which one of the following statements truly represents bell’s paralysis –
Correct Answer: Idiopathic ipsilateral paralysis of the facial nerve
Description: Bell's paralysis is a lower motor neuron type of facial nerve palsy of unknown etiology, i.e., idiopathic nature.
Lower motor neuron type of palsy causes ipsilateral paralysis, therefore bell's palsy causes ipsilateral facial paralysis.
Except for facial nerve paralysis, another neurological examination is normal.
Category:
ENT
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now