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The Phrenic Nerve: More Than Just a Motor Nerve
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The phrenic nerve, responsible for controlling the diaphragm muscle, can also sense things as it has both motor neurons and sensory neurons. These neurons control the contraction of muscles allowing our lungs to expand when we inhale.

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