A 34 years old male with a squamous cell carcinoma undergoes surgical neck dissection. While attempting to ligate the inferior thyroid artery, the surgeon accidentally damages a nerve that lies in close to it. Which of the following nerves were likely to be damaged

A Recurrent laryngeal nerve
B Superior laryngeal nerve
C Ansa cervical
D Hypoglossal nerve
E Accessory nerve

Correct Answer: Recurrent laryngeal nerve

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C Ansa cervicalis
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