09-02-2009, 09:08 AM
A 40-year-old woman is diagnosed with a lesion of the facial nerve proximal to the origin of the chorda tympani in the posterior wall of the tympanic cavity. Which of the following functions would most likely remain intact in this patient?
A. Control of muscles in lower half of face
B. Control of muscles in upper half of face
C. Salivary secretion by submandibular gland
D. Taste sensation from anterior two-thirds of tongue
E. Tear production by lacrimal gland
A. Control of muscles in lower half of face
B. Control of muscles in upper half of face
C. Salivary secretion by submandibular gland
D. Taste sensation from anterior two-thirds of tongue
E. Tear production by lacrimal gland