CN VII: Facial

Question 1

Is CN VII motor or sensory?

Answer 1

Both Sensory and Motor

Question 2

What is the function of the motor section of CN VII?

Answer 2

Muscles of facial expression

Question 3

What is the function of the sensory section of CN VII?

Answer 3

Taste (part of tongue)

Question 4

CN VII dysfunction due to compression or viral infection; what is this called?

Answer 4

Bell’s Palsy

Question 5

Is Bell’s Palsy a motor or sensory issue?

Answer 5

Motor