This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anatomy
[{'content': 'The Chorda tympani nerve arises from which of the following cranial nerve? \nSelect and explain. \nA. The vagus nerve, B. The trigeminal nerve, C. The glossopharyngeal nerve, D. The facial nerve', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: Chorda tympani is a mixed nerve which arises from the veical segment of the facial nerve about 6mm above the stylomastoid foramen. It carries taste sensations from the anterior two third of the tongue and carries preganglionic secretomotor fibers. Branches of facial nerve: In facial canalNerve to stapediusChorda tympaniJust outside stylomastoid foramenPosterior auricular nerveTo posterior belly of digastricTo stylohyoid foramenOn faceTemporalZygomaticBuccalMarginal mandibularcervical', 'role': 'assistant'}]