You are called for an elderly man with chest pain but you have difficulty understanding him. His wife tells you that he has Bell's palsy which causes paralysis of facial nerves. This is an example of:

A) physical abuse.
B) an articulation disorder.
C) a language disorder.
D) a fluency disorder.


Answer: B

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