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Ch 18 Flashcards

1
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Modified sweat glands of the eye between the eyelashes

A

Ciliary glands

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2
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This covers the inner surface of the eyelids and anterior surface of the eye

A

Conjunctiva

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3
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This is a membrane that produces mucous to lubricate the eye

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Conjunctiva

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4
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The fibrous tunis consists of (2)

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Sclera

Cornea

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5
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This part of the eye is a transparent window for light entry

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Cornea

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6
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This part of the eye shapes, protects, and anchors the eye muscles

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Sclera

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7
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The vascular tunic consists of (3)

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Choroid
Ciliary body
Iris

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8
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Part of the eye that adjusts the amount of light entering the eye

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Iris

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9
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Part of the eye that secretes aqueous humor, holds lens in place, and can change the thickness of the lens

A

Ciliary

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10
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Sympathetic stimulation causes radial muscles to contract and the pupil

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Dilates

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11
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Parasympathetic stimulation causes circular muscles to contract, and the pupil

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Constricts

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12
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Part of the eye that provides nutrients and absorbs light that prevents reflection and scattering

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Choroid

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13
Q

Part of the eye that produces pressure inside the eye for support, supplies nutrients and oxygen, and carries wastes away from the cornea, lens, and retina

A

Vitreous humor

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14
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Part of the eye that supports lens, holds retina in place, and creates intraocular pressure

A

Vitreous humor

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15
Q

The two layers of the retina are

A

Pigmented

Neural

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16
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Retinal layer that contains photoreceptors for visual perception

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Neural

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17
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Retinal layer that absorbs light and stores vitamin A

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Pigmented

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18
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Part of the retina that provides acute color vision in bright light

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Fovea centralis

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19
Q

Part of retina that contains no receptors (blind spot)

A

Optic disc

20
Q

Part of retina that provides night, dim light, and peripheral vision

A

Rods

21
Q

Part of retina that contains widely spaced cones

A

Macula lutea

22
Q

The visual pigment made from protein

A

Opsin

23
Q

The visual pigment made from vitamin A

A

Retinal

24
Q

Part of th eye that bends light to focus precise images on the retina through accommodation

A

Lens

25
Q

Nearsightedness is called ___ and the eyeball is too ___ causing distant objects to be focued in front of the ______ causing blurring

A

Myopia
Long
Retina

26
Q

Farsightedness is called ___ and the eyeball is too ___ causing nearby objects to be focused behind the ___ causing blurring

A

Hyperopia
Short
Retina

27
Q

Irregular curvature in parts of the cornea or lens causes

A

Astigmatism

28
Q

Clouding of the lens is called

A

Cataract

29
Q

Increased intraocular pressure compressing retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels is called

A

Glaucoma

30
Q

Glands that produce wax in the ear

A

Ceruminous

31
Q

The covering of the opening of the auditory canal is

A

Tympanic membrane

32
Q

This ear tube allows for equalizing pressure

A

Auditory tube

33
Q

The eardrum sends vibration to this ear bone

A

Malleus

34
Q

The inner ear is also called the ___ which includes the ___ organs for hearing and ___

A

Bony labyrinth
Sense
Balance

35
Q

Contained in the organ of corti are ___, which are hair cells, and a gel-like tectorial membrane bends the ___ cells, and the cochlear nerve attached to ___ cells transmits nerve impulses to the ___ on the temporal lobe

A

Receptors
Hair
Hair
Auditory cortex

36
Q

The spiral organ of the corti interprets frequencies of vibrations from the cochlea as differences in ___

A

pitch

37
Q

The organs of equilibrium have receptor cells with two structures

A

Vestibules

Semicircular canals

38
Q

This reports the position of the head

A

Maculae

39
Q

In the maculae, hair cells are embedded in the ___ membrane, and otoliths float in a gel around ___ cells, and movements cause otoliths to bend the ___ cells

A

Otolithic
Hair
Hair

40
Q

This responds to rotational movements of the head

A

Semicircular canals

41
Q

Receptors in the semicircular canals are

A

Christa ampularis

42
Q

Olfactory receptors are in the roof of the

A

Nasal cavity

43
Q

Interpretation of smells is made in the

A

Cortex

44
Q

Taste buds are located on the (3)

A

Tongue
Soft palate
Cheeks

45
Q

These cells are the taste receptors

A

Papillae

46
Q

The four types of taste sensation receptors are

A

Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Salty

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