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: Unknown
During Acute tonsillitis Pain in the ear is due to Involvement of 
Select and explain. 
A. Trigeminal nerve, B. Facial nerve, C. Glossopharyngeal nerve, D. Vagus nerve
C: Glossopharyngeal nerve
Answer: C: Glossopharyngeal nerve 
Explanation: Ref. Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat. Pg 258
Below is a compiled pic of referred pain to ear