5:14 884 d2l.laurentian.ca Quiz 3 0:26:26 elapsed Parasympathetic stimulation to the parotid salivary glands is provided by the fibres arising from the a) otic ganglion b) middle cervical ganglion c) pterygopalatine ganglion d) submandibular ganglion e) inferior cervical ganglion

Did you know that the parotid gland, the largest salivary gland, is mainly innervated by the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)? This nerve sends parasympathetic fibers through the otic ganglion, which emerges to stimulate saliva production. This fascinating communication pathway shows how our nerves control essential functions like digestion! As for common mistakes, students often confuse the different ganglia associated with salivary glands. Remember that the submandibular and pterygopalatine ganglia are involved in the submandibular and palatine glands, respectively. Keeping track of which nerves and ganglia correspond to each gland can help you avoid this mix-up on quizzes!