University of North Texas Anatomy Essay

For this assignment, you will be required to write a five-paragraph essay on the topic outlined

below. The essay must be type‐written and printed in a legible typeface. The due date for this
essay is indicated on the syllabus. The assignment is worth 10 pts., and will be graded
according to the following criteria:

• 1. Does the essay answer the central question posed in a reasonable fashion? (2 pts.)
• 2. Does the essay present adequate evidence for the answer given? (2 pts.)
• 3. Does the essay present reasonable speculation for further study? (2 pts.)
• 4. Is the essay presented in the proper format? (2 pts.)
• 5. Is the grammar and spelling used in the essay correct? (2 pts.)

The situation to be discussed is as follows:

A 22 year old male patient sees a doctor because he is suffering from flaccid paralysis of the left
side of his face. His eyelid and the corner of his mouth are drooping, and his eye constantly
waters. The right side of his face seems to be unaffected. The condition came on suddenly, over
the course of 24 hours. Upon interviewing the patient, the doctor discovers that he suffered
from flu‐like symptoms several days before, but has not experienced a rash or skin
discoloration.

Question: From what condition is the patient likely suffering? What is a possible cause of his
condition? What is the physiological cause of his condition? What can the doctor do for the
patient?

Answer each of these questions and present any evidence for your conclusions. Present any
reasonable speculation for further study based on what you have learned while researching the
answer to these questions.