Greater petrosal nerve is formed from
The greater petrosal nerve arises from the geniculate ganglion. It consists of preganglionic parasympathetic fibres that relay in the pterygopalatine ganglion and supply the secretomotor fibres to the lacrimal gland and the mucous glands of nasal cavity and palate.Reference: Textbook of anatomy, Head neck, and brain, Vishram Singh, 2nd edition, page no342
Geniculate ganglion
Plexus around ICA
Plexus around middle meningeal aery
None of the above
Head and neck