This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Cranial Nerves, Subject name: Anatomy
The taste pathway from circumvallate papillae of the tongue goes through: 
Select and explain. 
A. Chorda tympani branch of Facial nerve, B. Greater petrosal nerve branch of Facial nerve, C. Superior laryngeal branch of Vagus nerve, D. Lingual branch of Glossopharyngeal nerve
D: Lingual branch of Glossopharyngeal nerve
Answer: D: Lingual branch of Glossopharyngeal nerve 
Explanation: Taste sensation from anterior two-thirds of the tongue run in the chorda tympani of the facial nerve, except for the circumvallate papillae (sensation carried by the glossopharyngeal nerve). Greater petrosal nerve carries taste from palate while internal laryngeal branch of superior laryngeal branch of vagus carries taste sensation from posterior most pa of tounge and valleculae.