This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Brain , Subject name: Anatomy
Which of the following nuclei belongs to the general visceral efferent column? 
Select and explain. 
A. Facial nerve nucleus, B. Trigeminal motor nucleus, C. Dorsal nucleus of vagus, D. Nucleus ambigous
C: Dorsal nucleus of vagus
Answer: C: Dorsal nucleus of vagus 
Explanation: The general visceral efferent fibres (GVE) arises from nuclei of general visceral efferent column and supply the glands and the smooth muscles of vessels and viscera. These fibres form the CRANIAL OUTFLOW of the parasympathetic nervous system. The GVE nuclei are: Edinger Westphal nucleusLacrimatory nucleusSuperior salivatory nucleus Inferior salivatory nucleus Dorsal nucleus of vagus nerve (Ref: Vishram Singh textbook of clinical neuroanatomy, second edition, pg-92)