Injury to Cervical Vertebra C3-C4 Is Particularly Problematic Because ________

question 73

Multiple Choice

Injury to cervical vertebra C3-C4 is particularly problematic because ________.

• A) several ganglia are near this region that serve the heart
• B) part of the brain stem is located here
• C) the greater auricular nerve that serve the parotid gland receive there fibers from here
• D) the phrenic nerve that serves the diaphragm receives its fibers from here

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Definitions:

Discharge

The release or expulsion of a substance from a body or system, or in a legal context, the release of an individual from custody or obligation.

Sore Throat

A condition characterized by pain, scratchiness, or irritation of the throat that often worsens when swallowing, frequently caused by viral or bacterial infections.

Ectopic

In an abnormal position; in pregnancy refers to the embryo or fetus being outside the uterus.

Cryptorchidism

A condition in which one or both of the testes fail to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum normally before birth.