Problem: The neurological exam highlights the concept of localization of function - specific structures are responsible for specific functions. These examinations can uncover deficits in neurological function and pinpoint damage to a specific region of the brain.
Q1. Describe what functions each section of the neurological exam tests for.
Q2. What nerves carry somatosensory and gustatory information from the mouth to the brain? In what structures do the first synapses for these pathways occur?
Q3. Explain how the symptoms observed in an individual with Bell's Palsy is related to dysfunction of a cranial nerve.
Please use layman's terms so that it can be understood by your peers.