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Practice Question

Which cranial nerve is responsible for muscles that move the eye and lids?

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Correct Answer:

Oculomotor.

Rationale:

CN III (oculomotor) innervates most extraocular muscles (MR, SR, IR, IO) and levator palpebrae for lids.

◆ Also carries parasympathetics to the pupil (sphincter) and lens (accommodation).

◆ Lesions cause ptosis, “down and out” eye, and dilated pupil with light/accommodation deficits.

◆ Distinguish from CN IV (SO) and CN VI (LR) which move single muscles.

◆ Accurate ID guides neuro localization and urgent aneurysm workup if pupil‑involving.

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  • Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
  • Subcategory: General Exams
  • Domain: Medical-surgical📚
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