Body equilibrium is maintained by semicircular canals of the cochlea which is innervated by which of the following nerve?

Abducens

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Trochlear

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Auditory

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Occulomotor

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Solution

The correct option is C Auditory
The inner ear contains the sensory organs for hearing and balance. The cochlea is the hearing part of the inner ear. The semicircular canals in the inner ear are part of our balance system. The cochlea is innervated by the auditory nerve.

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From the terms given below choose the parts that are involved in maintaining equilibrium in the body.

Eustachian tube, saccule, cochlea, utricle, vestibular nerve, cerebellum, oval window, semicircular canal

In the ear, cochlea help in balancing the body whereas semicircular canals help in hearing.

Where are the following located? Briefly mention the function of each :
(a) Oval window

(b) Cochlea

(d) Utriculus

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