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Blinking to sudden illumination. A brain stem reflex present in neocortical death
Archives of Neurology
|January 1, 1979
Summary
The blink reflex to light is a brain stem reflex. This was further evidenced in a patient with brain death who still exhibited this reflex to sudden light exposure.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- The blink reflex is a protective response to stimuli.
- Its neural pathways are crucial for understanding brain function.