Pregarglionic parasympatnetic fibres to the Otic ganglion are carried in the______________?
Correct answer: B. Lesser petrosal nerve
- A. Greater petrosal nerve
- B. Lesser petrosal nerve
- C. Chorda tympani
- D. Auriculotemporal nerve
Explanation
Preganglionic parasympathetic fibres destined for the otic ganglion travel in the lesser petrosal nerve. After synapsing there, postganglionic fibres reach the parotid gland through the auriculotemporal nerve.
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