1 Sometimes the terms \"neuron\" and \"nerve are mistakenly used interchangeably

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1 Sometimes the terms "neuron" and "nerve are mistakenly used interchangeably,Explain the difference between the two structures. Damage to which cranial nerve(s) might produce the following results? a Inability to move the tongue b Inability to see C Inability to masticate (chew food) d Inability to swallow Dave was playing a hockey game when he was hit in the face by a puck. He suffered a broken nose d 2 3 is? the injury and now finds that his sense of smell has diminished. What is likely causing th r patient, Mr. Pratchett, is unable to open his eyelid. On examination, you find that his pupil is dilated, and he is unable to move his affected eye in any direction except laterally and downward, indicating that only his lateral rectus and superior oblique extrinsic eye muscles are functioning. Based on this information, which c do you think is involved in Mr. Pratchett's condition? Explain your reasoning 4 You

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1. Difference between neuron and nerve

2. Nerve damaged

3. His cribriform plate might have been damaged. Olfactory nerve enter nose through this part and olfactory bulb is located up to this bone. As olfactory nerve carry sense of smell so it's damage would affect sense of smel.

4. Occulomotor nerve (CN III) is damaged.

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