Lacrimal gland is supplied through parasympathetic system. It is supplied by which ganglion?: (A) Ciliary ganglia, (B) Otic ganglia, (C) Pterygopalatine, (D) Submandibular
Answer is C. Nerve Supply of Lacrimal Gland Sensory Supply: lacrimal nerve Sympathetic supply: Carotid plexus of cervical sympathetic chain Secretomotor fibres: Salivary nucleus -----> greater petrosal nerve ----> synapse at pterygopalatine ganglion ----> zygomatic nerve ----> lacrimal nerve-----> lacrimal gland