Summer 23 Review Flashcards
1
Q
Is the auditory nerve afferent or efferent?
A
Both
1
Q
How are auditory nerve fibers organized?
A
Tonotopically
High frequency - outside
Mid frequency - inwards
Low frequency - core
2
Q
What kind of cells make up the auditory nerve?
A
Bipolar cells
- cell bodies make up the spiral ganglion
3
Q
How long is the auditory nerve?
A
22-26mm long
4
Q
Approx. how many auditory nerves are there in the human body?
A
30,000
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