the special visceral afferent fibres of the facial nerve are located in which nuclei___________?

Correct answer: C. Nucleus of tractus solitarius

  • A. Motor nucleus
  • B. Nucleus ambigous
  • C. Nucleus of tractus solitarius
  • D. Lacrimatory nucleus

Explanation

Special visceral afferent taste fibres of the facial nerve terminate centrally in the rostral nucleus of the solitary tract. The facial motor nucleus controls facial-expression muscles, whereas the lacrimatory nucleus is a parasympathetic nucleus.

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