Which Midbrain Dysfunction Causes Pupils to Be Pinpoint Size and Fixed

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which midbrain dysfunction causes pupils to be pinpoint size and fixed in position?

• A)Diencephalon dysfunction
• B)Oculomotor cranial nerve dysfunction
• C)Dysfunction of the tectum
• D)Pontine dysfunction

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Definitions:

Crater Walls

The steep sides that define the rim of a crater, often formed by explosions, impacts, or volcanic activity.

Steep

Characterizes an area of land having a sharp incline or slope, often referring to terrain that rises quickly over a short distance.

Heavily Cratered

Describes a surface, typically of a planet or moon, that contains a large number of impact craters from collisions with other celestial bodies.

Tectonic Belts

Regions of the Earth's crust that are extensively deformed by tectonic plate movements, often associated with earthquake and volcanic activity.