NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

CRANIAL NERVES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Cranial nerve 8
A
Vestibulocochlear nerve
B
Vagus nerve
C
Accessory nerve
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The vestibulocochlear nerve consists of the vestibular and cochlear nerves, also known as cranial nerve eight (CN VIII). Each nerve has distinct nuclei within the brainstem. The vestibular nerve is primarily responsible for maintaining body balance and eye movements, while the cochlear nerve is responsible for hearing.

Detailed explanation-2: -vestibulocochlear nerve, also called Auditory Nerve, Acoustic Nerve, or Eighth Cranial Nerve, nerve in the human ear, serving the organs of equilibrium and of hearing.

Detailed explanation-3: -The vestibulocochlear nerve (8th cranial nerve) is a sensory nerve. It is made up of two nerves, the cochlear, which transmits sound and the vestibular which controls balance.

Detailed explanation-4: -The vestibulocochlear nerve, or the eighth cranial nerve (CN VIII), is the sensory nerve which consists of two divisions. Each emerge from their respective roots: The vestibular root (gives rise to the vestibular nerve) The cochlear root (gives rise to the cochlear nerve)

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