Cell bodies for the motor supply of the facial nerve lie

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The facial nerve (CN VII) motor nucleus is in the pons, controlling facial expression muscles. The hypothalamus and midbrain are incorrect, and the third ventricle floor is unrelated.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Pancreatitis referred pain is at T7-T8, due to visceral innervation from the greater splanchnic nerve (T5-T9), projecting to the epigastric region.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The trigeminal nerve (CN V) has its motor nucleus in the upper pons, with three divisions (V1, V2, V3). V3 has motor and sensory roles, and exits vary (e.g., V1 via superior orbital fissure).

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The greater occipital nerve (C2) supplies the vertex and posterior scalp.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The ear’s cutaneous innervation includes the vagus (auricular branch) for the external auditory canal.