Auditory Nerve
Auditory Nerve
The Auditory Nerve (pronunciation: /ˈɔːdɪtəri nɜːrv/), also known as the Cochlear Nerve, is one of the cranial nerves that is responsible for transmitting sound information from the inner ear to the brain.
Etymology
The term "Auditory Nerve" is derived from the Latin word "audire" which means "to hear" and the Latin word "nervus" which means "nerve".
Function
The Auditory Nerve is responsible for transmitting auditory sensory information from the cochlea of the inner ear to the auditory processing centers of the brain. This nerve is composed of bipolar neurons that convert mechanical sound vibrations into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain as sound.
Related Terms
- Cochlea: The spiral-shaped part of the inner ear that is responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals.
- Cranial Nerves: The set of 12 paired nerves that arise directly from the brain.
- Inner Ear: The innermost part of the ear that contains the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals.
- Brain: The organ of the body which controls all functions, interpreting sensory information and issuing instructions.
See Also
- Vestibulocochlear Nerve: The nerve that carries information from the inner ear to the brain.
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A type of hearing loss that occurs due to damage to the inner ear or the auditory nerve.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Auditory Nerve
- Wikipedia's article - Auditory Nerve
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