Sensory supply to tonsil is by which nerve?
Correct Answer: Glossopharyngeal nerve
Description: Ninth nerve (glossopharyngeal) is the nerve of third branchial arch. It carries sensory fibres from the posterior one-third of tongue, tonsil, pharynx, middle, ear, taste fibres from posterior one-third of tongue and circumvallate papillae. Ref: BD Chaurasia's HUMAN ANATOMY, Volume 3, 4th edition.
Category:
Anatomy
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now