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What is the origin of the preganglionic secretomotor fibers in the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is the origin of the preganglionic secretomotor fibers in the parasympathetic nervous system?
Through which hiatus do the preganglionic secretomotor fibers pass to enter the middle cranial fossa?
Through which hiatus do the preganglionic secretomotor fibers pass to enter the middle cranial fossa?
Which nerve is formed by the union of the greater petrosal nerve and the deep petrosal nerve?
Which nerve is formed by the union of the greater petrosal nerve and the deep petrosal nerve?
Which ganglion is responsible for the relay of the preganglionic secretomotor fibers in the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which ganglion is responsible for the relay of the preganglionic secretomotor fibers in the parasympathetic nervous system?
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Which nerve is responsible for carrying the postganglionic sympathetic fibers to the pterygopalatine ganglion?
Which nerve is responsible for carrying the postganglionic sympathetic fibers to the pterygopalatine ganglion?
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Which nerve branch carries the postganglionic fibers from the pterygopalatine ganglion to the lacrimal gland?
Which nerve branch carries the postganglionic fibers from the pterygopalatine ganglion to the lacrimal gland?
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Which cranial fossa is the pterygopalatine fossa located in?
Which cranial fossa is the pterygopalatine fossa located in?
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What is the function of the parasympathetic root of the Pterygopalatine Ganglion?
What is the function of the parasympathetic root of the Pterygopalatine Ganglion?
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Which nerve is the Pterygopalatine Ganglion suspended from?
Which nerve is the Pterygopalatine Ganglion suspended from?
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Which nerve arises from the trigeminal ganglion and forms the sensory root of the pterygopalatine ganglion?
Which nerve arises from the trigeminal ganglion and forms the sensory root of the pterygopalatine ganglion?
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Which branch of the maxillary nerve is responsible for supplying the pre-molars?
Which branch of the maxillary nerve is responsible for supplying the pre-molars?
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What is the function of the sympathetic fibers from the internal carotid plexus in the nerve of pterygoid canal?
What is the function of the sympathetic fibers from the internal carotid plexus in the nerve of pterygoid canal?
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What is the name of the ganglion that is also known as the nasal ganglion or hay fever ganglion?
What is the name of the ganglion that is also known as the nasal ganglion or hay fever ganglion?
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Through which foramen does the nerve of pterygoid canal (Vidian nerve) form?
Through which foramen does the nerve of pterygoid canal (Vidian nerve) form?
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Which branch of the pterygopalatine ganglion enters the orbit through the inferior orbital fissure?
Which branch of the pterygopalatine ganglion enters the orbit through the inferior orbital fissure?
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Which cranial fossa contains the pterygopalatine ganglion?
Which cranial fossa contains the pterygopalatine ganglion?
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