Question

the corneal blink reflex tests the function of which cranial nerves?
i & iii
v & vii
i & ii
ii & vi
question 2 (mandatory) (2 points)
acromegaly results from an overproduction of
growth hormone
thyroid hormone
testosterone
acth

Explanation:

• For the first question: The corneal blink reflex is a protective reflex. The trigeminal nerve (V) is the sensory nerve (detects the stimulus on the cornea), and the facial nerve (VII) is the motor nerve (causes the eyelid to close).
• For the second question: Acromegaly is a disorder where there is excessive growth of bones and soft - tissue. This is due to overproduction of growth hormone (usually from a pituitary tumor) after the epiphyseal plates have closed (unlike gigantism which occurs before epiphyseal plate closure).

Answer:

1. V & VII
2. Growth hormone