Eyes and Ears Flashcards

(26 cards)

1
Q

The structure that maintains the shape of the eye

A

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

A

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
Q

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

17
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Radial keratotomy is used to treat

18
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The condition where the pupils are an unequal size is

19
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Strabismus is

20
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Papilledema is a

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
Q

Otomycosis is

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Swimmer’s ear

24
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Cerumen is

25
Eustachian tubes lead from the
Middle ear to the nasal cavity and the throat
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Refraction is the ability of
The lens to bend light rays so they can focus on the retina