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2074 Anatomy

A 43-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department with a fracture of the base of his skull. A thorough physical examination reveals that a number of structures have been injured, possibly including the right greater petrosal nerve. Which of the following conditions needs to be identified during physical examination to confirm the diagnosis of greater petrosal nerve injury?

APartial dryness of the mouth due to lack of salivary secretions from the submandibular and sublingual glands
BPartial dryness of the mouth due to lack of salivary secretions from the parotid gland
CDryness of the right cornea due to lack of lacrimal secretion
DLoss of taste sensation from the right anterior two thirds of the tongue
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