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Which of the following nuclei belong to the general visceral afferent column?

A
Facial nerve nucleus
B
Trigeminal nucleus
C
Dorsal nucleus of vagus
D
Nucleus ambiguus
High-Yield Explanation
Visceral afferent fibers, also called general visceral afferent fibers, convey sensation from the alimentary tract, hea, vessels, and lungs by way of nerves IX and X. A specialized visceral afferent component is involved with the sense of taste; fibers carrying gustatory impulses are present in cranial nerves VII, IX, and X. The general visceral afferent column is represented by pa of the dorsal nucleus of the vagus nerve. Ref: Waxman S.G. (2010). Chapter 8. Cranial Nerves and Pathways. In S.G. Waxman (Ed), Clinical Neuroanatomy, 26e.

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