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372134001

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How the Facial Nerve (CN VII) Affects a Child's Development

The facial nerve (CN VII) drives facial expression, supports feeding and early speech sounds, carries taste, and protects the eye. In children it underpins the bonding smile and lip movement for feeding and speech; weakness needs a prompt check, and a sudden facial droop warrants urgent medical review.

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