hearing science exam #4

To the brain
Ascending

From the brain

dEscending

Connect afferent and efferent neurons

95% of afferent neurons

Myelinated

Many to one (many nerve fibers to one ___)

5% of afferent neurons
Not myelinated

One to many (one nerve fiber to many ___)

Where the Pons and Medulla meet
Contains the Cochlear Nucleus
A processing way-station for auditory information on its trip to the brain

A processing way-station for auditory information on its trip to the brain

First structure to receive input/signals from BOTH ears

A fiber tract runs from the pons to the midbrain to carry processed auditory info
on its way up to the brain
This tract is called the

The processing way station for auditory input in the midbrain is the