Which of the following nerves communicates with the lingual nerve within the submandibular ganglion?
A)Chorda tympani nerve
B)Hypoglossal nerve
C)Greater petrosal nerve
D)Mylohyoid nerve

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The chorda tympani nerve, a branch of the facial nerve, communicates with the lingual nerve within the submandibular ganglion. This communication allows for the autonomic parasympathetic fibers carried by the chorda tympani to synapse with the lingual nerve, which carries sensory information from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.

Which of the Following Nerves Communicates with the Lingual Nerve