Efferent Pathways of Parasympathetic Nervous System (PSNS): CN VII and CN IX
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Which cranial nerves are involved in increasing the volume of saliva for the submandibular and sublingual glands?

  • CN VII and CN X
  • CN VII and CN IX (correct)
  • CN V and CN VII
  • CN V and CN IX

    • Where is the superior salivatory nucleus located in the brain?

  • Medulla oblongata
  • Midbrain
  • Cerebellum
  • Pons (correct)

    • What fibers combine to form the chorda tympani that innervates the submandibular and sublingual salivary glands?

  • Facial nerve fibers and trigeminal nerve fibers
  • Taste fibers and glossopharyngeal nerve fibers
  • Facial nerve fibers and lingual nerve fibers (correct)
  • Taste fibers and lingual nerve fibers

    • Through which canal do the fibers for the submandibular and sublingual salivary glands traverse after exiting the cranial cavity?

    <p>Internal acoustic meatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information does the superior salivatory nucleus receive from taste buds?

    <p>Special visceral afferent (SVA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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