Corneal reflex: afferent = V1 branch of trigeminal nerve, efferent = facial nerve
Steps:
- Pain receptors in cornea detect an irritating stimulus
- C fibers are activated
- Signal travels to cell bodies of C fibers in trigeminal ganglion, then via trigeminal sensory root à spinal trigeminal tract à spinal trigeminal nucleus of the pars caudalis [More…]
