NEET Biology NEET PYQ-Neural Control and Coordination

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    In a man, abducens nerve is injured. Which one of the following functions will be affected? [AIPMT (S) 2005]

    A) Movement of the eye ball

    B) Swallowing

    C) Movement of the tongue

    D) Movement of the neck

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

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


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