Q129 / 160 · JIPMER 2007 · Zoology

In a man, abducens nerve is injured. Which one of the following functions will be affected?

  • Correct answer
    A
    Movement of the eye ball
  • B
    Swallowing
  • C
    Movement of the tongue
  • D
    Movement of the neck

Solution

Abducens (abducent) nerve is a cranial nerve, which originated from the ventral surface of medulla oblongata. It innervates the lateral rectus muscle of eye ball. It is a motor nerve and controls the movements of the eye ball. Hence, if abducens nerve is injured in a man, movement of eye ball will be affected.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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