Question

Loss of balance could result from injury to the:

A. Facial Nerve

B. Vagus Nerve

C. Oculomotor Nerve

D. Vestibulocochlear Nerve

E. Trigeminal Nerve

Answer 1

Ans:-

D,

Vestibulocochlear nerve.

Loss of balance could result from injury to the vestibulocochlear nerve as this nerve is responsible for both hearing and balance, so if this nerve get damaged then loss of balance will occur.

Vestibulocochlear nerve can be damaged due to infection of the inner ear.

Rest of the given options are wrong because:-

- Facial nerve damage causes weakness on both sides of the face.

- Vagus nerve damage causes difficulty in speaking or loss of voice.

- Oculomotor nerve damage causes inability to move eye normally.

- Trigeminal nerve damage causes neurosensory deficits and facial pain.