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
The palatine tonsil 
Select and explain. 
A. Lies on the middle constrictor muscle, B. Drains into submandibular lymph nodes, C. Is supplied by facial artery, D. Is innervated by pharyngeal plexus
C: Is supplied by facial artery
Answer: C: Is supplied by facial artery 
Explanation: Palatine tonsil lies on superior constrictor muscle. It drains into deep cervical nodes particularly jugulodigastric nodes. It is innervated by glossopharyngeal nerve .