Question of the Week #241

Depth of anesthesia is commonly assessed during induction by checking for eyelash reflex. This is MOST related to which neurologic reflex and cranial nerve pathway?

A. Oculocephalic reflex; cranial nerves III, IV, VI and VIII

B. Corneal reflex; cranial nerves V and VII

C. Oculocephalic reflex; cranial nerves VII and IX

D. Corneal reflex; cranial nerves III, IV, VI and VIII

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Question of the Week #241