During ear examination, cough occurs due to stimulation of -: (A) Vagus, (B) Trigeminal, (C) Hypoglossal, (D) Trochlear
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' i.e., Vagus "Irritation of the auricular branch of the vagus in the external ear may reflexly cause cough, vomitting.or even death due to sudden cardiac inhibition. " - BDCo Auricular branch of the vagus nerve is also known as Alderman's nerve.