Question

Jeremy has an accident, and his auditory nerve is severely damaged. What sense is this MOST likely to affect?

sight

smell

taste

Correct
hearing

Answer 1

It will damage the hearing the most because the auditory nerve is located in the inner ear

Answer 2

Answer: hearing

Explanation: The auditory nerve divides into two branches: the cochlear nerve and the vestibular nerve. The former receives auditory information from the inner ear. The latter receives information about balance. When the auditory nerve is damaged, the primary symptoms are sensorineural deafness and/or vertigo.