NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

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: -The vestibulocochlear is made up of two nerves-the cochlear nerve, which is responsible for hearing, and the vestibular nerve, which is responsible for balance. As one of the 12 cranial nerves, it runs between the pons (the middle of the brainstem) and the medulla oblongata (the lower part of the brainstem).

Detailed explanation-3: -Vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII) The vestibulocochlear nerve provides for hearing and balance. Patients with this nerve injury oftentimes have vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing impairment. Hearing loss due to TBIs is more frequently a sensory loss than a conductive loss.