Dilation of the ipsilateral pupil following uncal herniation is the result of pressure on which cranial nerve (CN)?

a. Optic (CN I)
b. Abducens (CN VI)
c. Oculomotor (CN III)
d. Trochlear (CN IV)\


Ans: c. Oculomotor (CN III)

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