Which of the following is a function of the autonomic fibers that run in the facial nerve?

A. They supply the lacrimal gland.
B. They supply taste sensation to the anterior third of the tongue.
C. They supply the parotid salivary gland.
D. They supply the ciliary muscle.
E. They supply the esophagus.


A. They supply the lacrimal gland.

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