Crocodile tears is due to: (A) Cross innervation of facial nerve fibers, (B) Cross innervation of trigeminal nerve fibers, (C) Improper regeneration of trigeminal nerve, (D) Improper regeneration of facial nerve
Answer is D. Crocodile tears or gustatory lacrimation is due to faulty regeneration of parasympathetic nerve fibres. Ref: Dhingra 6th edition pg. 98