Which is a function of the abducens (VI) nerve?
A) conveys sensory impulses from the facial region and anterior scalp
B) turns eyeball medially via medial rectus muscle
C) causes movement of eyelid and eyeball, constriction of pupil
D) causes movement of eyeball via lateral rectus muscle

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The abducens (VI) nerve is responsible for innervating the lateral rectus muscle, which moves the eyeball laterally.

Which Is a Function of the Abducens (VI) Nerve