Which of These Statements Concerning the Glossopharyngeal Nerve Is Incorrect

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements concerning the glossopharyngeal nerve is incorrect?

• A) The preganglionic fibers originate in the inferior salivatory nucleus.
• B) The pre- and postganglionic fibers travel in this nerve.
• C) The pre- and postganglionic fibers synapse in the otic ganglion.
• D) Stimulation induces secretion from the parotid gland.

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Definitions:

Urethra

The tube through which urine is discharged from the bladder to the exterior of the body in both sexes, and also conveys semen in males.

Penis

A male reproductive organ used for sexual intercourse and urination.

Corpus Albicans

A small, white scar tissue that forms in the ovary at the site of a ruptured follicle after ovulation.

Ruptured Follicle

The release of an ovum from a follicle in the ovary during the menstrual cycle, often referred to as ovulation.