The auditory nerve carries sound impulses from the inner ear to the brain. The brain "unscrambles" the auditory signals to make them recognizable as sounds.
| By | Healthwise Staff |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine |
| Last Revised | February 12, 2010 |
© 1995-2011 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information.
