Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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Chapter 13 - The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity - Review Questions - Page 522: 8(9)

Answer

(l) vestibulocochlear

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Mostly sensory. Vestibular branch transmits afferent impulses for sense of equilibrium, and sensory nerve cell bodies are located in vestibular ganglia. Cochlear branch transmits afferent impulses for sense of hearing, and sensory nerve cell bodies are located in spiral ganglion within cochlea. Small motor component adjusts the sensitivity of sensory receptors
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