In a man, abducens nerve is injured. Which one of the following functions will be affected?
A
Swallowing
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B
Movement of the eye ball
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C
Movement of the neck
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D
Movement of the tongue
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Solution
The correct option is B Movement of the eye ball The abducens nerve or abducent nerve, in humans, controls the movement of the eye. Therefore, if the abducens nerve is injured in a man, the movement of the eye ball is affected.