Neural Control and CoordinationHard
Question
In a man, abducens nerve is injured. Which one of the following functions will be affected ?
Options
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 control the movements of the eye ball Hence, if abducens nerve is injured in a man, movement of eye ball will be affected.
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