37. All of the following statementsconcerning the parotid gland and parotidduct are correct EXCEPT:A. The apex of the parotid gland isposterior to the angle of the mandibleB. In the parotid gland, theretromandibular vein lies deep to theexternal carotid artery and parotidplexusC. The parotid duct pierces thebuccinator muscleD. The postsynaptic parasympatheticfibers are conveyed from the oticganglion to the gland by theauriculotemporal nerveE. The parotidectomy may cause facialnerve palsy 37. All of the following statementsconcerning the parotid gland and parotidduct are correct EXCEPT:A. The apex of the parotid gland isposterior to the angle of the mandibleB. In the parotid gland, theretromandibularvein lies deep to theexternal carotid artery and parotidplexusC. The parotid duct pierces thebuccinator muscleD. The postsynapticfibers are conveyed from the oticganglion to the gland by theauriculotemporal nerveparasympatheticWorA.B.C.DEE. The parotidectomy may cause facialnerve palsy

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37. All of the following statements
concerning the parotid gland and parotid
duct are correct EXCEPT:
A. The apex of the parotid gland is
posterior to the angle of the mandible
B. In the parotid gland, the
retromandibular vein lies deep to the
external carotid artery and parotid
plexus
C. The parotid duct pierces the
buccinator muscle
D. The postsynaptic parasympathetic
fibers are conveyed from the otic
ganglion to the gland by the
auriculotemporal nerve
E. The parotidectomy may cause facial
nerve palsy