Eyes and Ears Flashcards

1
Q

The structure that maintains the shape of the eye

A

Sclera

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2
Q

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

A

Cochlea

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3
Q

The blind spot is known as the

A

Optic disk

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4
Q

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

A

Tympanic membrane

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5
Q

The structure that separates the middle ear from the inner ear

A

Oval window

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6
Q

The auditory ossicle / anvil is known as the

A

Incus

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7
Q

The lessening of the lens that occurs normally with aging

A

Presbyopia

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8
Q

The reattachment of a detached retina using a laser

A

Retinopexy

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9
Q

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

A

Eyelid

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10
Q

Otitis Media is

A

A buildup of pus in the middle ear

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11
Q

Esotropia is

A

Cross eyes

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12
Q

Diplopia is

A

Double vision

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13
Q

Hyperopia is

A

Farsightedness

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14
Q

Myopia is

A

Nearsightedness

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15
Q

Exotropia is

A

Walleye

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16
Q

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

A

Glaucoma

17
Q

Radial keratotomy is used to treat

A

Myopia

18
Q

The condition where the pupils are an unequal size is

A

Aniscoria

19
Q

Strabismus is

A

Squinting

20
Q

Papilledema is a

A

Choked disk

21
Q

Impacted cerumen is

A

Accumulation of earwax

22
Q

Tinnitis is

A

Ringing of the ears

23
Q

Otomycosis is

A

Swimmer’s ear

24
Q

Cerumen is

A

Earwax

25
Q

Eustachian tubes lead from the

A

Middle ear to the nasal cavity and the throat

26
Q

Refraction is the ability of

A

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