Which one of the following cranial nerves is carrying the nerve fibres originating from the Edinger Westphal nucleus?

Oculomotor

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Trochlear

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Abducens

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Vagus.

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Solution

The correct option is A Oculomotor
The Edinger–Westphal nucleus is the parasympathetic pre-ganglionic nucleus that innervates the iris sphincter muscle and the ciliary muscle. It is also known as accessory oculomotor nucleus.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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