This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Salivary Gland, Subject name: Surgery
In submandibular gland excision all of the following nerves may be affected except 
Select and explain. 
A. Lingual nerve, B. Hypoglossal nerve, C. Glossopharyngeal nerve, D. Mandibular division of trigeminal nerve
C: Glossopharyngeal nerve
Answer: C: Glossopharyngeal nerve 
Explanation: Ans. (c) Glossopharyngeal nerveRef: Bailey and Love 27th edition Page 780The following nerves are at risk during Submandibular surgery:2 Superficial nerves:* Marginal Mandibular branch of Facial nerve* Rarely Cervical Branch of Facial nerve* 2 Deep Cranial nerves:* Lingual Nerve* Hypoglossal nerve