What nerves that carries sound massage to the brain?
Vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII)
- The vestibulocochlear nerve, also known as the eighth cranial nerve, is responsible for transmitting sound and balance information from the inner ear to the brain.
- It consists of two branches:
- The cochlear nerve, which transmits auditory signals related to hearing.
- The vestibular nerve, which transmits signals related to balance and spatial orientation.
- The cochlear nerve contains specialized sensory cells called hair cells, which convert sound vibrations into electrical signals that are then transmitted to the brain.
- The vestibular nerve contains sensory receptors in the inner ear that detect head movement and changes in body position, providing information essential for maintaining balance and spatial awareness.