If a person has a crush injury to the C₃-C₅ spinal segments,you would expect that he
A)might be unable to breathe on his own.
B)could walk without difficulty.
C)would have full range of motion in all extremities.
D)would be in a coma.
E)would have difficulty chewing and moving the tongue.

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The C₃-C₅ spinal segments control the phrenic nerve, which is responsible for breathing. A crush injury to these segments could result in respiratory failure and the person may be unable to breathe on their own.

If a Person Has a Crush Injury to the C₃-C₅