What Symptoms Would Manifest After a Complete Lesion of the Vagus

question 6

Multiple Choice

What symptoms would manifest after a complete lesion of the vagus nerve?

• A)Compromise of both the gag reflex and the swallowing reflex;decrease in salivation
• B)Atrophy of the ipsilateral tongue
• C)Paralysis of the ipsilateral sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles
• D)Difficulty speaking and swallowing,poor digestion,asymmetric elevation of the palate,and hoarseness

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