This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: ENT
Which one of the following lesions of vocal cord is dangerous to life - 
Select and explain. 
A. Bilateral adductor paralysis, B. Bilateral abductor paralysis, C. Combined paralysis of left side superior and recurrent laryngeal nerve, D. Superior laryngeal nerve paralysis
B: Bilateral abductor paralysis
Answer: B: Bilateral abductor paralysis 
Explanation: Most dangerous lesion of vocal cords is bilateral abductor paralysis (Bilateral RLN palsy).
This is because recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy will lead to paralysis of all laryngeal muscles except the cricothyroid muscle (as it is supplied by superior laryngeal nerve). The cricothyroid muscle is an adductor & therefore this will leave both the cords in median or paramedian position thus endangering proper airway, leading to stridor and dyspnea.