This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Tonsils, Subject name: ENT
Palatine tonsil not seen is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Develops from second pharyngeal pouch, B. Branch of facial artery is main blood supply, C. Covered by fibrous capsule, D. Leads to ear pain due to Xth nerve
D: Leads to ear pain due to Xth nerve
Answer: D: Leads to ear pain due to Xth nerve 
Explanation: (d) Leads to ear pain due to Xth nerve(Ref. Scott Brown, 8th ed., Vol 3; 742)Referred pain from tonsils is through the IXth i.e. Glossopharyngeal nerve.