Both the Trigeminal and Facial Nerves Participate in the _____

Question

Both the trigeminal and facial nerves participate in the _____ reflex.
A) gag
B) Babinski
C) baroreceptor
D) corneal

Accepted Answer

The corneal reflex involves stimulation of the cornea, which is innervated by the trigeminal nerve (CN V). The reflex response involves blinking of the eyelids, which is mediated by the facial nerve (CN VII). Therefore, both the trigeminal and facial nerves participate in the corneal reflex.