Damage to which of these nerves would be most life-threatening?
A) Median nerves
B) Phrenic nerves
C) Lumbar nerves
D) Sciatic nerves
E) Radial nerves

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The phrenic nerves are crucial for breathing as they innervate the diaphragm, the primary muscle involved in respiration. Damage to these nerves can lead to respiratory failure, which is life-threatening.

Damage to Which of These Nerves Would Be Most Life-Threatening