otic ganglion (Meaning)
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otic ganglion (n)
an autonomic ganglion whose postganglionic fibers are distributed to the parotid gland
Synonyms & Antonyms of otic ganglion
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otic ganglion Sentence Examples
- The otic ganglion is a parasympathetic ganglion located near the foramen ovale.
- The otic ganglion receives preganglionic fibers from the glossopharyngeal nerve.
- Preganglionic fibers from the glossopharyngeal nerve terminate on the cell bodies of postganglionic neurons in the otic ganglion.
- The otic ganglion sends postganglionic fibers to the parotid gland.
- The otic ganglion also sends postganglionic fibers to the submandibular and sublingual glands.
- The otic ganglion is innervated by the vagus nerve.
- The otic ganglion is located in the infratemporal fossa.
- The otic ganglion is responsible for the secretion of saliva from the parotid gland.
- The otic ganglion is also responsible for the secretion of saliva from the submandibular and sublingual glands.
- The otic ganglion is an important part of the parasympathetic nervous system.
FAQs About the word otic ganglion
an autonomic ganglion whose postganglionic fibers are distributed to the parotid gland
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The otic ganglion is a parasympathetic ganglion located near the foramen ovale.
The otic ganglion receives preganglionic fibers from the glossopharyngeal nerve.
Preganglionic fibers from the glossopharyngeal nerve terminate on the cell bodies of postganglionic neurons in the otic ganglion.
The otic ganglion sends postganglionic fibers to the parotid gland.
