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: Anatomy
Geniculate ganglion is associated with: 
Select and explain. 
A. Lacrimation, B. Taste sensation, C. Salivation, D. Sweating
B: Taste sensation
Answer: B: Taste sensation 
Explanation: The facial nerve is a mixed cranial nerve. Its sensory axons extend from the taste buds of the anterior 2/3 of tongue through the geniculate ganglion.