Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the pterygopalatine ganglion?
A)
It receives preganglionic parasympathetic fibers via the greater petrosal nerve.
B)
Sympathetic fibers reach it via the deep petrosal nerve.
C)
If stimulated, tearing of the eyes and nasal secretions occur.
D)
Both sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers travel through the pterygoid canal to reach it.
E)
The ganglion contains the cell bodies of the postganglionic sympathetic neurons.
Ans: E
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