Due to trauma the patient presents with disturbed function of the parotid gland. What nerve ensures its secretion function?

Answer options

1. N. auricularis major
2. N. auricularis minor
3. N. petrosus major
4. N. petrosus minor
5. N. petrosus profundus

Explanation

The lesser petrosal nerve (also known as the small superficial petrosal nerve) is the General visceral efferent component of the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX), carrying parasympathetic pre-ganglionic fibers from the tympanic plexus to the