Which of the Following Nerves Can Be Damaged During Surgery

Question

Which of the following nerves can be damaged during surgery on the submandibular salivary gland?
A)Cervical nerve
B)Inferior alveolar nerve
C)Lingual nerve
D)Mental nerve

Accepted Answer

The lingual nerve is at risk of damage during surgery on the submandibular salivary gland as it passes close to the gland and is responsible for providing sensory innervation to the anterior two-thirds of the tongue. The other nerves listed do not typically traverse this area of the body and would not be directly affected by this type of surgery.