The parasympathetic ganglion that serves the eye is the ________.
A) ciliary ganglion
B) pterygopalatine ganglion
C) otic ganglion
D) intramural ganglion

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The ciliary ganglion serves the eye and is responsible for controlling the pupil size and accommodation (change in lens shape to focus on near or far objects). The pterygopalatine ganglion controls tear production and salivation, while the otic ganglion controls salivation to the parotid gland. The intramural ganglion is a general term for any ganglion located within an organ or tissue.

The Parasympathetic Ganglion That Serves the Eye Is the ________