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
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