Asked by Sofia Lewis on May 25, 2024
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The ________ nerve provides sensory input for hearing and equilibrium.
A) optic
B) oculomotor
C) trochlear
D) vestibulocochlear
Vestibulocochlear
Pertaining to the vestibulocochlear nerve, which transmits sound and equilibrium (balance) information from the inner ear to the brain.
Oculomotor
Pertaining to the eye's movements and the muscles that control them.
Optic
Relating to the eye or vision, often used in conjunction with nerves, pathways, or diseases affecting sight.
- Understand the chemical and physical elements that facilitate neural signal transmission.
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Erica ShiderlyMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The vestibulocochlear nerve, also known as cranial nerve VIII, is responsible for transmitting sensory information related to hearing and balance (equilibrium) from the inner ear to the brain. The optic nerve (A) is responsible for transmitting visual information, the oculomotor nerve (B) controls the movements of the eye, and the trochlear nerve (C) controls the superior oblique muscle of the eye.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the chemical and physical elements that facilitate neural signal transmission.