Which of the following sensation is NOT perceived by spinal nucleus of trigeminal nerve
(A) Touch (B) Pain (C) Temperature (D) Proprioception
(D) Trigeminal nerve nuclei - one Motor nucleus (in pons) two sensory nuclei Motor nucleus: - In pons Controls muscles of mastication (1st pharyngeal arch) Sensory nuclei: 1. Main sensory nucleus: In pons Receives fine touch & vibration senses 2. Mesencephalic sensory nucleus: - In mid brain Receives proprioception from eyeball, mandible & tongue 3. Spinal sensory nucleus: In medulla oblongata & spinal cord Receives pain, temperature, crude touch