Damage to the _____ Nerve Could Make the Diaphragm Unable

Question

Damage to the _____ nerve could make the diaphragm unable to function.
A)phrenic
B)axillary
C)radial
D)medial cutaneous

Accepted Answer

The phrenic nerve is the nerve that innervates the diaphragm, which is the muscle responsible for breathing. Damage to this nerve could result in paralysis of the diaphragm and potentially lead to respiratory failure. The axillary, radial, and medial cutaneous nerves are not involved in the innervation of the diaphragm.