Which one of the following is a branch of facial nerve__________?
Correct answer: D. Greater superficial petrosal nerve
- A. Deep petrosal nerve
- B. Lesser superficial petrosal nerve
- C. External petrosal nerve
- D. Greater superficial petrosal nerve
Explanation
The greater petrosal nerve is a branch of the facial nerve carrying preganglionic parasympathetic fibres to the pterygopalatine ganglion. The deep petrosal nerve is sympathetic and arises from the internal carotid plexus.
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