PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which nerve carries impulses from the ear to the brain?
A
Auditory nerve
B
Oculomotor nerve
C
Optic nerve
D
Olfactory nerve
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cochlear nerve, also known as the acoustic nerve, is the sensory nerve that transfers auditory information from the cochlea (auditory area of the inner ear) to the brain.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Inner Ear As the fluid moves, 25, 000 nerve endings are set into motion. These nerve endings transform the vibrations into electrical impulses that then travel along the eighth cranial nerve (auditory nerve) to the brain. The brain then interprets these signals, and this is how we hear.

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