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 responsible for controlling the diaphragm, the main muscle involved in breathing. Damage to the phrenic nerves can lead to respiratory failure, which is a life-threatening condition. Damage to the other nerves may cause significant functional impairments, but they are not immediately life-threatening.

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