10-27-2006, 10:40 AM
10-year-old male presents to the pediatrician because of problems
while eating. He can chew food but has problems swallowing the chewed
pieces, and feels them in his throat. A radiographic study is performed
that shows normal musculature but abnormal esophageal peristalsis. No
masses are seen. Which of the following nerves should be tested for
abnormalities?
A. Hypoglossal and phrenic
B. Hypoglossal and splanchnic
C. Glossopharyngeal and vagus
D. Phrenic and vagus
E. Splanchnic and vagus
while eating. He can chew food but has problems swallowing the chewed
pieces, and feels them in his throat. A radiographic study is performed
that shows normal musculature but abnormal esophageal peristalsis. No
masses are seen. Which of the following nerves should be tested for
abnormalities?
A. Hypoglossal and phrenic
B. Hypoglossal and splanchnic
C. Glossopharyngeal and vagus
D. Phrenic and vagus
E. Splanchnic and vagus