Full 2L QBank
Anatomy FMGE 2019 b2ff48e8

Lacrimal gland is supplied through parasympathetic system. It is supplied by which ganglion?

A
Ciliary ganglia
B
Otic ganglia
C
Pterygopalatine
D
Submandibular
High-Yield Explanation
Nerve Supply of Lacrimal Gland Sensory Supply: lacrimal nerve Sympathetic supply: Carotid plexus of cervical sympathetic chain Secretomotor fibres: Salivary nucleus -----> greater petrosal nerve ----> synapse at pterygopalatine ganglion ----> zygomatic nerve ----> lacrimal nerve-----> lacrimal gland

Related Anatomy MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now