This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous (Salivary Gland), Subject name: Surgery
All of the following nerves are at risk during submandibular gland excision except - 
Select and explain. 
A. Lingual nerve, B. Marginal mandibular nerve, C. Auriculotemporal nerve, D. Hypoglossal nerve
C: Auriculotemporal nerve
Answer: C: Auriculotemporal nerve 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Auriculotemporal nerve Nerves at risk during surgery of submandibular glanda. Marginal mandibular nerve- supplies platysmab. Lingual nerve- supplies general sensation to tonguec. hypoglossal nerve- movements of tongue