This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Brain , Subject name: Anatomy
The cochlear nuclei belong to which type of nuclei? 
Select and explain. 
A. General visceral afferent, B. General somatic afferent, C. Special somatic afferent, D. Special visceral afferent
C: Special somatic afferent
Answer: C: Special somatic afferent 
Explanation: The special somatic afferent nuclei are the cochlear and vestibular nuclei.The SSA fibres carry special sensations of hearing and equilibrium to the nuclei of special somatic afferent column.The cochlear nuclei(dorsal and ventral) are placed dorsal and ventral to the Inferior cerebellar peduncle, in the upper pa of medulla.(Ref: Vishram Singh textbook of clinical neuroanatomy second edition pg 92,96)