Neural Control and Coordination Question 22

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

(a) Movement of the eye ball

(b) Movement of the tongue

(c) Swallowing

(d) Movement of the neck

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Answer : a

Hints & Solutions

(a) Abducens nerve is the sixth cranial nerve. It innervates the extraocular muscle (superior oblique) of eyeball, therefore controls movement of the eyeball.