What is the effect of damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerves?
a. Diaphragmatic paralysis
b. Pulmonary circulatory failure
c. Inactivation of pulmonary surfactant pro-duction
d. Vocal cord impairment or paralysis
ANS: D
Damage to laryngeal nerves can cause unilateral or bilateral vocal cord paralysis, depending on which branches are involved. This may result in hoarseness, loss of voice, and an ineffective cough.
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