A 45-year-old man develops Bell's palsy in which function of the facial (VII)cranial nerve is compromised.What specific level of the central nervous system does the facial nerve connect to?

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The facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) connects to the brainstem at the level of the metencephalon, which includes the pons and the cerebellum. This area is responsible for transmitting nerve signals that control facial expressions, among other functions.

A 45-Year-Old Man Develops Bell's Palsy in Which Function of the Facial