Question

If your patient had problems tasting on the anterior two-thirds of his tongue, it means to say that

Answer 1

Answer: The patient is said to have a CRANIAL NERVE PALSY: BELL'S PALSY

Explanation:

Bell's Palsy is named after a Scottish anatomist; Charles Bell, who was the first person to describe the condition.

The condition, however, is a temporary state or condition of weakness or paralysis of face muscles.

Bell's palsy is temporary and its symptoms usually go away after some weeks. Worthy of note is the fact that Bell's palsy can occur at any age, but, mostly between ages of 16-60.