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LIGHT DIRECTED INTO A PATIENt's right eye results in constriction of the right pupilbut not the left pupil.light directed into the patient's left eye results in constriction of the right pupil but not the left pupil.which of the following nervous structures on the left is the most likely site of a lesion?

a.lateral geniculate nucleus
b.occulomotor nerve
c.optic tract
d.pretectal area
e.superior cervical ganglion

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The answer is oculomotor nerve....Think about it....

b..


i also think its b,,,,left eye is not constricting at all,,,direct as well as indirect light reflexes r negative for this eye.

heheh...
Is oculomotorcn because the motor response is damage and if ciliary ganglion is present i think also will be the ans