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When a neurologist asks a patient to smile, which cranial nerve is being tested?

  • A. CN II
  • B. CN X
  • C. CN VII
  • D. CN XI
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: When a neurologist asks a patient to smile, they are testing the function of the facial nerve, Cranial Nerve VII (CN VII). CN VII controls the muscles of facial expression, including the muscles required for smiling. If there is weakness or paralysis on one side of the face when the patient tries to smile, it may indicate a problem with CN VII function, such as Bell's palsy or a lesion affecting the facial nerve.