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Ophthalmology Cornea e4224000

Afferent pathway of corneal reflex is by-

A
Trigeminal nerve
B
Facial nerve
C
Oculomotor nerve
D
Abducens
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Trigeminal nerve Corneal reflex* AFFERENT-the nasociliary branch of the ophthalmic branch (V1) of the 5th cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve) sensing the stimulus on the cornea, lid, or conjunctiva.* EFFERENT-the temporal and zygomatic branches of the facial nerve initiating the motor response* NUCLEUS-the centre in the pons of brain stem.

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