Which nerve carries, fibres originating from Edinger-Westphal nucleus

Oculomotor

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Abducen

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sVagus

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Trochlear

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Solution

The correct option is A Oculomotor
The sub nucleus of the oculomotor nucleus that is responsible for parasympathetic innervation to the eye is the Edinger–Westphal nucleus. Its fibers travel with the oculomotor nerve as the long ciliary nerves.
So, the correct answer is (A)

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