Question

what is an acoustic neuroma?
a. a relatively rare chronic disorder in which the amount of fluid in the inner ear increases intermittently
b. a sensation of whirling, dizziness, and loss of balance that is often combined with nausea and vomiting
c. an inflammation of the labyrinth, which can result in vertigo and deafness
d. a benign brain tumor that develops adjacent to the cranial nerve running from the brain to the inner ear

Explanation:

An acoustic neuroma is a non - cancerous (benign) tumor that grows on the nerve connecting the brain to the inner ear (the cranial nerve). Option a describes Meniere's disease, option b describes symptoms of vertigo, and option c describes labyrinthitis.

Answer:

D. a benign brain tumor that develops adjacent to the cranial nerve running from the brain to the inner ear