In facial nerve injury, loss of lacrimation is due to involvement of-
Correct Answer: Greater superficial petrosal nerve
Description: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Greater superficial petrosal nerve o In facial nerve injuryLoss of lacrimation Due to involvment of greater superficial petrosal nerve.Loss of stapedial reflex Due to involvement of nerve to stapedius.Lack of salivation Due to chordatympani.Loss of taste sensation from Anterior 2/3 of tongue: - due to chordatympani.Paralysis of muscle offacial expression Due to terminal (peripheral) branches.Hyperacusis (intolerance to loud noice) Due to involvement of nerve to stapedius (causing parolysis of stapedius).
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