Nerve supply of mucosa of larynx is_______________?
Correct answer: D. B & C
- A. External laryngeal
- B. Internal laryngeal
- C. Recurrent laryngeal
- D. B & C
Explanation
The internal laryngeal nerve supplies sensation above the vocal folds, while the recurrent laryngeal nerve supplies mucosa below them. Thus, both nerves contribute to sensory innervation of the laryngeal mucosa.
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