This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: NEET 2018, Subject name: ENT
During Acute tonsillitis referred pain from tonsil to the middle ear is along 
Select and explain. 
A. Glossopharyngeal nerve, B. Facial nerve, C. Trigeminal nerve, D. Vagus nerve
A: Glossopharyngeal nerve
Answer: A: Glossopharyngeal nerve 
Explanation: Tonsils and tonsillar fossa are supplied by the glossopharyngeal nerve Any irritation or pain can be referred to the ear along the tympanic branch of the glossopharyngeal (Jacobson's) nerve.