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: Surgery
During surgical excision of the parotid gland the following structures may be damaged: 
Select and explain. 
A. Lesser occipital nerve, hypoglossal nerve, chorda tympani, B. Facial nerve and auriculotemporal nerve, C. Submandibular duct, D. Cervical fascia
B: Facial nerve and auriculotemporal nerve
Answer: B: Facial nerve and auriculotemporal nerve 
Explanation: None