This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Head and neck, Subject name: Anatomy
Sensory supply of from external auditory meatus 
Select and explain. 
A. Pterygomandibular ganglion, B. Geniculate ganglion, C. Facial nerve nucleus, D. Auriculotemporal nerve
D: Auriculotemporal nerve
Answer: D: Auriculotemporal nerve 
Explanation: The skin lining the anterior half of the meatus is supplied by the auriculotemporal nerve, and that lining the posterior half, by the auricular branch of the vagus. Ref: BD Chaurasia's HUMAN ANATOMY, Volume 3, 6th edition 368