Stapedial reflex is mediated by: (A) V and VII nerves, (B) V and VIII nerves, (C) VII and VI nerves, (D) VII and VIII nerves
Answer is D. Stapedial reflex: Afferent : Vestibulo-cochlear N. Efferent: Facial N. Note: A person who feigns total deafness and does not give any response on pure tone audiometry but shows a positive stapedial reflex is a malingerer. Ref: Dhingra; 6th Edition; pg no 24