Sensory innervation of larynx as far as the vocal folds is by ________ nerve?

Correct answer: C. Internal laryngeal

  • A. External laryngeal
  • B. Recurrent laryngeal
  • C. Internal laryngeal
  • D. Glossopharyngeal

Explanation

The internal laryngeal nerve supplies sensation to the laryngeal mucosa above the vocal folds and reaches the vocal-fold region. The recurrent laryngeal nerve supplies sensation below the vocal folds and motor fibres to most laryngeal muscles.

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