Ptosis of the eyelid and fixed/dilated pupil are indicative of
A)damaged CN II.
B)damage: primary visual cortex.
C)inflammation of the facial nerve.
D)excess pressure on the oculomotor nerve.

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Ptosis of the eyelid and fixed/dilated pupil are classic signs of oculomotor nerve damage, which can result from excess pressure on the nerve or other causes. Damage to CN II or the primary visual cortex may result in visual disturbances but not usually ptosis or fixed/dilated pupil. Inflammation of the facial nerve would not cause these specific symptoms.

Ptosis of the Eyelid and Fixed/dilated Pupil Are Indicative of