Sensory supply of parotid gland -
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Auriculotemporal nerve Nerve supply of parotid gland o Innervation of salivary gland is as follows1) Parasympathetic (secretomotor):# They reach the gland through auriculotemporal nerve as following routei) Preganglionic fibers Originate in inferior salivary nucleus; pass through glossopharyngeal nerve; its tympanic branch; tympanic plexus, and lesser petrosal nerve.ii) Relay ganglion Otic ganglion.iii) Postganglionic fibers Pass through the auriculotemporal nerve to reach the gland.2) Sympathetic (Vasomotor):# Derived from the plexus around middle meningeal artery.3) Sensory:# Derived from auriculotemporal nerve, except for parotid fascia and overlying skin which are innervated by great auricular nerve (C2, C3).
Mandibular nerve
Greater petrosal nerve
Auriculotemporal nerve
Lesser petrosal nerve
Salivary Glands