Multiple choice

Afferent component of corneal reflex is mediated by

  1. vagus nerve

  2. facial nerve

  3. trigeminal nerve

  4. glossopharyngeal nerve
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Explanation

Afferent fibres of cornea pass through trigeminal nerve while efferent come by facial nerve.

  1. The afferent component of corneal reflex is mediated through the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve (V nerve).
  2. The efferent component is mediated through the facial nerve (VII nerve).

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