Which muscle acts to close the eye in an exaggerated blink?

A) nasalis muscle
B) corrugators supercilii
C) levator palpebrae superioris
D) orbicularis oculi


D
Explanation:
A) The nasalis muscle is associated with the nose.
B) The corrugators supercilii acts to pull the skin inferiorly and wrinkles the forehead into a frown.
C) The levator palpebrae superioris elevates the upper eyelid.

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