This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Salivary Glands, Subject name: Anatomy
[{'content': 'Sensory supply of parotid gland - \nSelect and explain. \nA. Mandibular nerve, B. Greater petrosal nerve, C. Auriculotemporal nerve, D. Lesser petrosal nerve', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: C \nExplanation: 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).", 'role': 'assistant'}]