Cranial reflexes

Corneal Reflex

Afferent: V & VII

Corneal Reflex

Efferent: VII, causing eye closure

Corneal Reflex

Somatic, bilateral, polysynaptic, blinks both eyes in response to touching cornea

Pupillary light reflex

Afferent: II & III

Pupillary light reflex

Efferent: III, causing pupil constriction.

Pupillary light reflex

Autonomic, ipsilateral, polysynaptic reflex causing pupil constriction in response to light.

Consensual reflex

Afferent: II & III (opposite eye)

Consensual reflex

Efferent: III causing pupil constriction in the opposite eye.

Consensual reflex

Autonomic, contralateral, polysynaptic reflex causing pupil constriction in response to light shining in the other eye.

Salivary reflex

Afferent: VII and IX

Salivary reflex

Efferent: VII & IX causing saliva production

Salivary reflex

Autonomic, bilateral, polysynaptic reflex causing saliva production in response to taste, smell, and thought of food

Gag reflex

Afferent: IX & X

Gag reflex

Efferent: X causing constriction of pharyngeal muscles and elevating soft palate

Gag reflex

Somatic, bilateral, polysynaptic reflex that causes constriction of pharyngeal muscles and elevating soft palate due to stimulation of soft palate or back of throat