Paralysis of the Soft Palate and Larynx, Hoarseness or Anesthesia

question 4

Multiple Choice

Paralysis of the soft palate and larynx, hoarseness or anesthesia of the larynx, and inability to speak and breathe because of paralysis of the vocal folds could indicate an impairment of the _____ nerve.

• A) vestibulocochlear
• B) facial
• C) glossopharyngeal
• D) vagus
• E) trochlear

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