NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

CRANIAL NERVES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ Do not medially adduct or inferiorly deviate; pupil also show sign of abnormal constriction when pen-light testing
A
CN IV Impairment
B
CN III Impairment
C
CN VI Impairment
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Oculomotor nerve (III) is responsible for the control of the pupil (constriction) via parasympathetic fibres (this is opposed by dilator tone controlled by sympathetic pathways).

Detailed explanation-2: -The primary causes of isolated palsy include aneurysms, diabetes mellitus, [3], and extradural hematoma.

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