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A Bit of Dust Blows into and Touches the Cornea

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A bit of dust blows into and touches the cornea of the eye. Which of the following is likely to happen?


A) Stimulation of the optic nerve (II) will cause tears to flow from the lacrimal gland.
B) Nothing, because there is no sensory information sent from the cornea.
C) Stimulation of the facial nerve (VII) will be perceived as pain.
D) Stimulation of the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve (V) will cause blinking.

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