Which Cranial Nerve Functions in Hearing and Equilibrium

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which cranial nerve functions in hearing and equilibrium?

• A)Abducens
• B)Facial
• C)Trigeminal
• D)Vestibulocochlear

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Definitions:

Ciliated Cells

Cells that have fine hair-like projections on their surface, which move in unison to transport substances or debris across the cell surface.

Columnar Cells

Elongated cells resembling columns, often found lining organs like the intestines and respiratory tract, where they might secrete or absorb substances.

RNA Polymerase

An enzyme responsible for synthesizing RNA from a DNA template, a key process in gene expression.

Transcription Factors

Proteins involved in the process of converting, or transcribing, DNA into RNA, playing a pivotal role in gene regulation.