If the phrenic nerve were cut or severed,the patient would not be able to
A)walk.
B)speak.
C)breathe.
D)swallow.

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The phrenic nerve is responsible for controlling the diaphragm - the primary muscle involved in breathing. If it were cut or severed, the patient would not be able to breathe properly and may require mechanical assistance to do so. Walking, speaking, and swallowing are not directly controlled by the phrenic nerve.

If the Phrenic Nerve Were Cut or Severed,the Patient Would