Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781119662792
Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 14, Problem 2CTQ
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Case summary:
Nicky had a viral infection due to which she cannot move the muscles on the right side of her face, experiences a loss of taste and a dry mouth, and cannot close her right eye.
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Nicky who had a viral infection.
Adequate information:
Her face muscles movement on the right side is hampered. She also experiences loss of taste, dry mouth, and cannot close her eyes.
To determine:
The damage caused to the cranial nerve by the viral infection.
Given information:
Muscles of the face are affected.
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Chapter 14 Solutions
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Ch. 14 - Compare the sizes and locations of the cerebrum...Ch. 14 - Prob. 2CPCh. 14 - Prob. 3CPCh. 14 - Prob. 4CPCh. 14 - Prob. 5CPCh. 14 - 6. Where are the medulla, pons, and midbrain...Ch. 14 - Prob. 7CPCh. 14 - Prob. 8CPCh. 14 - Describe the location and principal parts of the...Ch. 14 - 10. Where do the axons of each of the three pairs...
Ch. 14 - Prob. 11CPCh. 14 - Prob. 12CPCh. 14 - Prob. 13CPCh. 14 - Define a circumventricular organ.Ch. 14 - 15. List and locate the lobes of the cerebrum. How...Ch. 14 - Prob. 16CPCh. 14 - Prob. 17CPCh. 14 - Prob. 18CPCh. 14 - Prob. 19CPCh. 14 - Prob. 20CPCh. 14 - Prob. 21CPCh. 14 - Prob. 22CPCh. 14 - How are cranial nerves named and numbered?Ch. 14 - Prob. 24CPCh. 14 - Prob. 25CPCh. 14 - Prob. 26CPCh. 14 - Prob. 27CPCh. 14 - Prob. 28CPCh. 14 - Prob. 29CPCh. 14 - Prob. 30CPCh. 14 - Prob. 31CPCh. 14 - Prob. 32CPCh. 14 - Prob. 33CPCh. 14 - 34. Where do the motor axons of the accessory (XI)...Ch. 14 - Prob. 35CPCh. 14 - Prob. 36CPCh. 14 - Prob. 37CPCh. 14 - An elderly relative suffered a CVA (stroke) and...Ch. 14 - Prob. 2CTQCh. 14 - 3. You have been hired by a pharmaceutical company...
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