The Brain Stem Consists of the

question 66

Multiple Choice

The brain stem consists of the .

• A) midbrain only
• B) midbrain, medulla, and pons
• C) pons, medulla, cerebellum, and midbrain
• D) cerebrum, pons, midbrain, and medulla

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Definitions:

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure that is essential for hearing, where sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Eardrum

A slender barrier that delineates the outer from the middle ear, moving in accordance with sound vibrations.

Auditory Nerve

The nerve in the brain responsible for carrying auditory signals from the cochlea in the inner ear directly to the brain.