Which is true of the vagus nerves?

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Run in front of the lung roots

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Left vagus is held away from the trachea by branches of the aortic arch

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Vagal trunks receive fibres from the ipsilateral nerve only

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Left vagus crosses the aortic arch superficial to the left superior intercostal vein

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Right vagus runs superficial to the azygos vein

1.	Which is true of the vagus nerves?
A.	Left vagus is held away from the trachea by branches of the aortic arch
B.	Run in front of the lung roots
C.	Vagal trunks receive fibres from the ipsilateral nerve only
D.	Left vagus crosses the aortic arch superficial to the left superior intercostal vein
E.	Right vagus runs superficial to the azygos vein
Answer» B. Run in front of the lung roots

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