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What is the purpose of the cochlear branch of cranial nerve viii?

A hearing
B balance
C swallowing
D smell

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The vestibulocochlear nerve or cranial nerve eight (CN VIII) is the perfect synergy between two nerves: vestibular nerve and the cochlear nerve. CN VIII is responsible for maintaining body balance and eye movements in addition to conveying neural impulses related to hearing. The
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