Chapter 13 – Special Senses: Eye & Ear Review Q – Flashcards
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The study of the eye is called
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ophthalmology
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Combining form dipl/o means
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double
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The anterior portion of the sclera is called the
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cornea
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The hair cells in this area change vibrations to electrical impulses for hearing
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cochlea
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The diagnostic term for a chronic disease of the inner ear characterized by dizziness, hearing loss, and ringing in the ear
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Merienies disease
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A physician who specialized in the treatment of diseases of the ear, nose and throat (ENT) is called a
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otorhinolaryngologist
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A medical term meaning ìnflammation of the eyelid` is
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blepharitis
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The layer of the eye that receives and transits light impulses to the brain is the
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retina
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The ear is responsible for 2 senses:
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hearing & equilibrium
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The tissue that separates the auditory canal from the middle ear cavity is the
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tympanic membrane
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The term meaning `surgical repair of the eardrum` is
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myringoplasty
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Loss of vision in half of the visual field is called
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hemianopia
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The study of the ear is referred to as ________ and the study of hearing disorders is called __________
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otology and audilogy
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The external ear is divided into 3 parts, these are:
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auricle, auditory canal and tympanic membrane
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An instrument to measure hearing is a
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audiometer
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An abnormal protusion of the eyeball that can be due to hyperthyrodism is
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exophthalmos
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The medical term for `visual loss due to old age , resulting in difficulty in focusing for near vision` is
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presbyopia
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This is also referred to as an inner ear infection
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labyrinthitis
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Commonly referred t¸o as a middle ear infection
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otitis media
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Jerky-appearing involuntary eye movements, usually left and right
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nystagmus
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A common term for conjunctivitis
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pink eye
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A medical term for `double vision` is
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diplopia
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The instrument to view inside the eye is called an
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ophthalmoscope
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The 3 layers of the eye are
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sclera, retina and choroid
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These glands produce tears
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lacrimal glands
