Function of each brain nuclei

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Hint	Answer
Edinger-westphal nucleus	Pupillary light reflex
Trigeminal nucleus	Muscles of mastication
Facial nucleus	Muscles of facial expression
Superior salivatory nucleus	Lacrimal glands and all salivary glands except parotid
Inferior salivatory nucleus	Parotid gland
Nucleus ambiguus	Pharyngeal, laryngeal and palatal innervation
Nucleus solitarius special sensory	Taste information
Nucleus solitarius visceral sensory	Respiratory, cardio and GI information
Dorsal vagal nucleus	Vagal outflow to the body. Regulates parasympathetic activity

Hint	Answer
Oculomotor nucleus	Extraocular muscles and eyelid
Trochlear nucleus	Superior oblique muscle
Abducens nucleus	Lateral rectus muscle
Mesencephalic nucleus	Proprioception
Principal nucleus	Light touch
Spinal nucleus	Pain and temperature
Vestibulocochlear nucleus	Hearing and balance
Hypoglossal nucleus	Muscles of the tongue