Question
Postganglionic parasympathetic fibers to the parotid gland is carried by which of the following marked nerve in the given image ?
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Correct Answer � C
Explanation
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Answer C) C
Explanation: In the given image:
A – Lingual nerve
B – Inferior alveolar nerve
C – Auriculotemporal nerve
D – Buccal branch of mandibular
Parotid Gland is supplied by:
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Parasympathetic Fibers– Secretomotor
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Sympathetic Fibers-mainly vasomotor
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Sensory Fibers
Parasympathetic Fibers (Secretomotor fibers)
The postganglionic fibers from the otic ganglion pass through the auriculotemporal branch of the mandibular nerve and supply parotid gland.
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