Asked by Justin Arita on Jun 29, 2024

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The left pupil of a patient fails to accommodate.This finding may reflect an abnormality in which cranial nerve?

A) CN III
B) CN V
C) CN VIII
D) CN X

CN III

Cranial Nerve III, also known as the oculomotor nerve, which controls most of the eye's movements and the constriction of the pupil.

Accommodate

To adjust or make allowances for something, often to meet a particular need or requirement.

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Jessica EddingtonJul 04, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
CN III, also known as the oculomotor nerve, is responsible for controlling the movements of the eye muscles that control the pupil size and accommodation. A lesion or abnormality in CN III can lead to a failure of the pupil to constrict or enlarge appropriately in response to light and accommodation.