Question

A high school soccer player sustained five concussions before she was told that she should never play contact sports again. After her last injury, she began experiencing episodes of double vision. She was told that she had most likely incurred damage to which cranial nerve?a) V (Trigeminal)
b) VI (Abducens)
c) IV (Trochlear)
d) VII (Facial)

Answer 1

Answer:

VI (Abducens).

Explanation:

Cranial nerves may be defined as the nerves that controls the sensory and motor functions of the neck and head. These nerves emerge directly from the brain and are 12 in number.

Abducen is the sixth cranial nerve that helps in the movement of the lateral rectus muscle and also responsible for the outward gaze. This nerve work as somatic efferent nerve. This nerve also effects the vision of an individual and results in double vision.

Thus, the correct answer is option (b).

Answer 2

Answer:

B. VI (Abducens)

Explanation:

Abducens cranial nerve supports movement of the eye laterally. Any damage to the nerve can cause double vision.