Asymmetry of the face occurs in ____________________ palsy and in a cerebral vascular accident
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Bell's
Rationale: Asymmetry of the palpebral fissures, nasolabial folds, the mouth, and facial expression can indicate damage to the nerves innervating facial muscles (cranial nerve VII), as in a stroke (cerebral vascular accident) or Bell's palsy.
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