The Parotid Salivary Glands are Target Organs of Which Parasympathetic

Question

The parotid salivary glands are target organs of which parasympathetic ganglionic neurons?
A) intramural ganglia
B) otic ganglion
C) pterygopalatine ganglia
D) submandibular ganglia
E) ciliary ganglion

Accepted Answer

The parotid salivary glands are innervated by parasympathetic fibers that originate from the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX), which synapses in the otic ganglion. The postganglionic fibers then travel to the parotid gland to stimulate saliva production.