Bell’s Palsy Neurological Disorder Quiz

What is Bell's palsy?

• A disorder of the facial nerves

• A disorder of the spinal cord

• A disorder of the respiratory system

• A disorder of the digestive system

Who first described the condition of Bell's palsy?

• Alexander Fleming

• Charles Bell

• Marie Curie

• Charles Darwin

What happens to the face in Bell's palsy?

• It becomes swollen

• It becomes itchy

• It becomes red

• It becomes stiff

At what age does Bell's palsy commonly affect people?

• Over 80

• 60-80

• 16-60

• Under 10

Approximately how many individuals are diagnosed with Bell's palsy in the United States each year?

• 20,000

• 10,000

• 40,000

• 30,000

What type of disorder is Bell's palsy?

• Progressive neurological disorder

• Non-progressive neurological disorder

• Muscular disorder

• Skeletal disorder

Which group of muscles are affected in Bell's palsy?

• Facial muscles

• Arm muscles

• Back muscles

• Leg muscles

What is the cause of Bell's palsy?

• Inflammation of the heart

• Inflammation of the brain

• Inflammation of the facial nerve

• Inflammation of the spinal cord

How long do the symptoms of Bell's palsy usually last?

• A few years

• A few months

• A few weeks

• A few days

What is the main symptom of Bell's palsy?

• Difficulty in controlling facial muscles

• Difficulty in walking

• Difficulty in speaking

• Difficulty in swallowing