Which one of the following cranial nerves is carrying the nerve fibres originating from the Edinger Westphal nucleus?
Oculomotor
Trochlear
Vagus.
Abducens
A
Trochlear
B
Oculomotor
C
Vagus.
D
Abducens
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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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