Anatomy & Histology · single question
A patient with Bell's palsy would NOT be expected to develop which of the following?
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Correct answer: D. Glaucoma
- A. Expected — unilateral loss of facial muscle tone causes commissure droop and drooling.
- B. Expected — orbicularis oculi paralysis prevents eyelid closure (lagophthalmos), a hallmark finding.
- C. Expected — exposure keratitis from inability to blink is the main complication requiring lubricants and an eye patch.
- D. Correct. Glaucoma is an optic neuropathy from elevated intraocular pressure — unrelated to facial nerve function. Bell's palsy affects CN VII, not aqueous humor dynamics.
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