INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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What two nerves make up the Vidian nerve?

Olfactory and Optic

Greater petrosal and Deep petrosal

The Greater petrosal and Deep petrosal nerves are the two branches of the Vidian nerve. Option A is incorrect because the olfactory and optic nerves are not involved in the formation of the Vidian nerve. Option C is incorrect because the facial and trigeminal nerves are not part of the Vidian nerve. Option D is incorrect because the Vidian nerve is formed by the greater petrosal and deep petrosal nerves, not the vagus and accessory nerves. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Facial and Trigeminal

Vagus and Accessory