Eyes and Ears Flashcards

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1
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The structure that maintains the shape of the eye

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Sclera

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2
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Structure that is a spiral shaped passage leading from the oval window of the inner ear

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Cochlea

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3
Q

The blind spot is known as the

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Optic disk

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4
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The structure that lies between the outer ear and the middle ear

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Tympanic membrane

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5
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The structure that separates the middle ear from the inner ear

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Oval window

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6
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The auditory ossicle / anvil is known as the

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Incus

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7
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The lessening of the lens that occurs normally with aging

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Presbyopia

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8
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The reattachment of a detached retina using a laser

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Retinopexy

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9
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Entropion is known as the turning inward of the edge of the

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Eyelid

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10
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Otitis Media is

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A buildup of pus in the middle ear

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11
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Esotropia is

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Cross eyes

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12
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Diplopia is

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Double vision

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13
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Hyperopia is

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Farsightedness

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14
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Myopia is

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Nearsightedness

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15
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Exotropia is

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Walleye

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16
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A visual field test to determine loss in peripheral vision is used to diagnose

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Glaucoma

17
Q

Radial keratotomy is used to treat

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Myopia

18
Q

The condition where the pupils are an unequal size is

A

Aniscoria

19
Q

Strabismus is

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Squinting

20
Q

Papilledema is a

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Choked disk

21
Q

Impacted cerumen is

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Accumulation of earwax

22
Q

Tinnitis is

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Ringing of the ears

23
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Otomycosis is

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Swimmer’s ear

24
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Cerumen is

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Earwax

25
Q

Eustachian tubes lead from the

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Middle ear to the nasal cavity and the throat

26
Q

Refraction is the ability of

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The lens to bend light rays so they can focus on the retina