Nucleus in brain common to IX, X and XI cranial nerves____________?
Correct answer: B. Nucleus ambiguous
- A. Nucleus solitarius
- B. Nucleus ambiguous
- C. Dentate nucleus
- D. Red nucleus
Explanation
The nucleus ambiguus supplies branchial motor fibres carried by cranial nerves IX, X and the cranial part of XI. The nucleus solitarius is chiefly sensory, so it is the usual distractor.
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