Which Cranial Nerve Can Be Stimulated by an Implantable Pulse

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which cranial nerve can be stimulated by an implantable pulse generator to decrease seizures?

• A) abducens
• B) spinal accessory
• C) vagus
• D) oculomotor

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