Swelling of the Jugular Vein as It Leaves the Skull

question 4

Multiple Choice

Swelling of the jugular vein as it leaves the skull could compress which of the following cranial nerves?

• A) N I, IV, V
• B) N IX, X, XI
• C) N V, VII
• D) N VIII, IX, XII
• E) N II, IV, VI

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Definitions:

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