Which of the cranial nerves was previously called the auditory nerve?
A) Trochlear
B) Trigeminal
C) Vagus
D) Facial
E) Vestibulocochlear

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The Vestibulocochlear nerve, also known as cranial nerve VIII, was previously called the auditory nerve because it is responsible for hearing and balance, transmitting sound and equilibrium (balance) information from the inner ear to the brain.

Which of the Cranial Nerves Was Previously Called the Auditory