Larynx: recurrent laryngeal nerve: practice question

A ENT question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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ENT · Larynx: recurrent laryngeal nerve

Sample item

Unilateral recurrent laryngeal palsy most commonly causes what?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Hoarseness

Unilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy leaves one vocal cord weak, preventing normal cord vibration and producing a breathy hoarse voice.

Option by option

  • A. Facial weakness

    Facial weakness is CN VII.

  • B. Hoarseness (correct)

    Correct. The nerve supplies laryngeal muscles.

  • C. Vertigo

    Vertigo is vestibular.

  • D. Anosmia

    Smell is CN I.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is B, Hoarseness. Unilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy leaves one vocal cord weak, preventing normal cord vibration and producing a breathy hoarse voice.

Why is "Facial weakness" not the answer?

Facial weakness is CN VII.

Why is "Vertigo" not the answer?

Vertigo is vestibular.

Why is "Anosmia" not the answer?

Smell is CN I.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Larynx: recurrent laryngeal nerve in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct. The nerve supplies laryngeal muscles.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Larynx: recurrent laryngeal nerve?

Learn tuning fork results and audiogram patterns by sketching them. Then use the flashcards and the other ENT questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.