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Accessory structures of an organ are called the

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adnexa

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Optic nerve and blood vessels enter the eye at the

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optic disc

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The snail-shaped structure of the inner ear responsible for the sense of hearing is the

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cochlea

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The process of bending light rays so they focus on the retina is called

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refraction

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Which area of the retina is responsible for central or "straight-ahead" vision required for reading, driving, detail work, and recognizing faces?

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macula

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The malleus, incus, and stapes are located in the

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tympanic cavity

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The ossicles include the

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malleus, incus, and stapes

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The process of altering the shape of the lens to enable light to focus on the retina is called

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accommodation

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Which layer of the eye contains the rod and cones?

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retina

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The waxy secretion produced by glands in the ear canal is called

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cerumen

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The inner edge of the eye is called the

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canthus

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The structure that drains aqueous humor is called the

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canal of Schlemm

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Which body structure is one of the few that does not contain capillaries?

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cornea

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The sense of equilibrium is maintained in the car

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semicircular canals

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The organ of Corti contains tiny nerve endings called the

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hair cells

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The CF blephar/o means

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eyelid

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The CF dacry/o means

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tear; lacrimal apparatus (duct, sac, or gland)

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The CF phac/o means

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stapes

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The CF presby/o means

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old age

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The CF audi/o means

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hearing

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The CF salping/o means

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tubes (usually fallopian or eustachian [auditory] tubes)

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The CF myring/o means

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tympanic membrane (eardrum)

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The suffix -opsia means

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vision

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The suffix -tropia means

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turning

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The prefix exo- means

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outside, outward

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The CF mastoid/o means

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mastoid process

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The CF scot/o means

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darkness

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The CF vitr/o means

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vitreous body (of eye)

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The CF scler/o means

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hardening; sclera (white of eye)

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The CF ot/o means

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ear

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Sensation of a spinning motion either of oneself or of the surroundings is a condition called

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vertigo

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Which condition is a swelling and hyperemia of the optic disc, also called choked disc?

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papilledema

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Ankylosis of spongy bone around the oval window is called

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otosclerosis

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Which condition involves leakage of blood and other fluids from intraocular vessels that destroy vision cells, leading to permanent vision loss?

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macular degeneration

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Inflammation of the eyelid is called

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blepharitis

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Which disorder is a neoplastic intraocular disease found primarily in children?

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retinoblastoma

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A small, hard tumor developing on the eyelid that is somewhat similar to a sebaceous cyst is called

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chalazion

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A severe, congenital deficiency in color perception is called

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achromatopsia

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Night blindness is called

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nyctalopia

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A protrusion of one or both eyeballs from the sockets, commonly associated with hyperthyroidism, is called

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exophthalmos

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Excessive intraocular pressure, commonly leading to blindness is called

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glaucoma

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Defective curvature on the cornea or lens is called

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astigmatism

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Lazy eye syndrome is a type of strabismus called

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amblyopia

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Downward displacement of the eyelid is called

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blepharoptosis

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Paralysis of the ciliary body is called

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cycloplegia

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A form of farsightedness associated with aging is called

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presbyopia

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Untreated otitis media can lead to a bone infection called

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mastoiditis

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A perceived ringing sound in the ears is called

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tinnitus

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A chronic, contagious form of conjunctivitis that typically leads to blindness is called

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trachoma

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An unusual intolerance to light is called

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photophobia

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Which disorder of the labyrinth leads to progressive loss of hearing?

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meniere disease

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Which disorder is an infection of the ear canal commonly associated with swimming?

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otitis externa

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Eversion, or outward turning, of the edge of the lower eyelid is called

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ectropion

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An abnormal overflow of tears is called

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epiphora

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A visual distortion of objects is called

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metamorphopsia

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Removal of the contents of the eye, while leaving sclera and cornea intact, is called

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evisceration

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In which surgical procedure are small incision used to flatten the cornea, thus correcting nearsightedness?

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radial keratotomy

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The procedure that involves forming an opening between the anterior chamber and the suprachoroidal space for draining of aqueous humor is called

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cyclodialysis

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Insertion of a tube through the eardrum to drain the middle ear is called

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tympanostomy

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Which diagnostic test assesses blood flow in the retina after injection of a dye?

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fluorescein angiography

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Cosmetic surgery to remove fatty tissue about and below the eye is called

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blepharoplasty

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Radial keratotomy is used in the treatment of

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nearsightedness

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Tonometry is associated with

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glaucoma

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What is the clinical name for a "bionic ear"?

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cochlear implant

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Corrective surgery for a deformed or small pinna is called

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otoplasty

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Which treatment for cataracts uses ultrasonic waves to disintegrate cloudy lenses?

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phacoemulsification

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Surgical correction of a perforated eardrum is called

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myringoplasty

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Which clinical test assesses movement of the extraocular muscles?

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electronystagmography

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Which procedure involves examination of the angle of the anterior chamber to diagnose and manage glaucoma?

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Gonioscopy

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Examination of the interior of the eye using an instrument with adjustable lenses and a light source is called

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ophthalmoscopy

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Which tuning fork test evaluates bone conduction of sound in both ears at the same time?

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weber

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Which surgical treatment for otosclerosis implants a prosthetic device that allows sound waves to pass to the inner ear?

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stapedotomy

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A treatment for unresponsive, recurrent episodes of otitis media is

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ventilation tubes

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Radiographic imaging of the nasolacrimal glands and ducts is called

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dacryocystography

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Which eye test determines the smallest letters that can be read on a standardized chart at a distance of 20 feet?

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visual acuity

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Treatment for neovascular age-related macular degeneration is called

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laser photocoagulation

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Which classification of drugs dilates the pupils for an internal eye examination or to treat inflammatory eye conditions?

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mydriatics

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Which classification of drugs inhibits growth of microorganisms that infect the eye?

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ophthalmic antibiotics

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Which classification of drugs loosens and helps remove impacted cerumen?

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wax emulsifiers

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Which classification of drugs treats nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and vertigo?

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antiemetics

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Which classification of drugs soothes dry eyes due to environmental irritants and allergens?

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ophthalmic moisturizers

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Which abbreviation refers to the stereoscopic magnified view of the anterior eye structures in detail?

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SLE

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Which abbreviation refers to recording eye movements by measuring electrical activity of the extraocular muscles?

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ENG

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Which abbreviation refers to the conduction of sound waves through air?

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AC

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Which abbreviation refers to the visual disorder that produces multiple focal points on the retina?

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Ast

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Which abbreviation refers to an inflammation that affects the middle ear, primarily in children?

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OM

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TRUE AND FALSE

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Macular degeneration is characterized by loss of peripheral vision

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False

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Recurrent episodes of otitis media may cause scarring of the tympanic membrane, resulting in hearing loss

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True

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Some forms of glaucoma are secondary to other disorders, including injury, infection, and surgery

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True

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Inflammation of inner ear structures is called labyrinthitis

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True

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The medical term for stye is hordeolum

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True

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Exotropia is a condition in which the eyes turn outward, causing a divergent squint

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True

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Otitis media is characterized by the hardening of the bones of the middle ear

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False

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A common cause of nyctalopia is vitamin D deficiency

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False

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A complete loss of hearing is called anacusis

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True

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Surgical incision of the cornea is called keratocentesis

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False

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Tonometry is the test used to assess hearing acuity

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False

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Cyclodialysis is performed to drain aqueous humor in glaucoma

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True

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Removal of the contents of the eye, leaving the sclera and cornea intact, is called enucleation

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False

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Sclerostomy is commonly performed on the anterior chamber to relieve pressure associated with glaucoma

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True

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Gonioscopy is the usual procedure in diagnosing glaucoma

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False

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Antiemetics are commonly prescribed to treat vertigo

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True

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Ophthalmic decongestants temporarily relieve the itching and minor irritation associated with allergies

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True

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Mydriatics constrict the pupil in preparation for internal eye examinations

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False

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The abbreviation NIHL refers to hearing loss due to exposure to loud noises

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True

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The abbreviation IOL refers to an artificial lens used to treat cataracts

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True

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MATCHING

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...

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hearing

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audi/o

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angle

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goni/o

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pupil

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core/o

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ciliary body of the eye; circular; cycle

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cycl/o

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old age

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presby/o

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tear; lacrimal apparatus (duct, sac, or gland)

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dacry/o

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ear

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ot/o

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water

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aque/o

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tympanic membrane (eardrum)

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myring/o

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darkness

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scot/o

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cornea

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corne/o

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vitreous body (of the eye)

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vitr/o

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eye, vision

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opt/o

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dull, dim

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ambly/o

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retina

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retin/o

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gray

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glauc/o

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stapes

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staped/o

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choroid

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choroid/o

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lens

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phac/o

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iris

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irid/o

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conjunctiva

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conjunctiv/o

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tubes (usually fallopian or eustachian [auditory] tubes)

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salping/o

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horny tissue; hard; cornea

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kerat/o

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light

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phot/o

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eyelid

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blephar/o

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eye

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ophthalm/o

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screening test that measures the blood pressure of the retinal vessels

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ophthalmodynamometry

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form of ametropia where light rays diffuse over a large area of the retina rather than being sharply focused

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astigmatism

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disease characterized by opacities that form on the lens and impair vision

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cataracts

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severe congenital deficiency in color perception

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achromatopsia

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hallucination of movement or a feeling of spinning or dizziness

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vertigo

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instrument that provides a stereoscopic, magnified view of anterior eye structures

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slit lamp

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instrument used to evaluate eye pressure in glaucoma

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tonometer

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tuning fork test to evaluate bone conduction of sound in both ears at the same time

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weber

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method of treating cataracts using ultrasonic waves to disintegrate cloudy lenses

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phacoemulsification

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abnormal overflow of tears

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epiphora

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small yellowish deposits on the macula in age-related macular degeneration

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drusen

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neoplastic disease of the eye found primarily in children

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retinoblastoma

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perception of ringing in the ears with no external stimuli

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tinnitus

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disorder commonly called "lazy eye syndrome"

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amblyopia

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disorder of misaligned eyes that do not focus simultaneously on an object

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strabismus

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condition caused by the eyeball being too long, causing the image to fall in front of the retina

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myopia

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impairment of hearing that results from old age

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presbyacusis

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procedure performed to insert pressure-equalizing tubes through the eardrum

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tympanostomy

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area of diminished vision in the visual field

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scotoma

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physician who specializes in medical and surgical treatments of eye diseases

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ophthalmologist

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procedure that helps differentiate open- and closed-angle glaucoma

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gonioscopy

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intolerance to light commonly found in meningitis, inflammation of the eyes, measles, and rubella

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photophobia

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disorder commonly caused by blunt trauma to the eye

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phacocele

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tuning fork test that evaluates bone conduction versers air conduction of sounds

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rinne

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disorder treated by removal of the stapes and implantation of a prosthetic device

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otosclerosis

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abnormal turning outward of one or both eyes

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exotropia

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SENTENCE COMPLETION

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...

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Use phac/o to build a word that means herniation of the lens

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phacocele

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Use ocul/o to build a word that means pertaining to the eye

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ocular

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Use retin/o to build a word that means abnormal condition of the retina

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reinosis

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Use scler/o to build a word that means softening of the sclera

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scleromalacia

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Use ophthalmic/o to build a word that means specialist in the study of the eyes

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ophthalmologist

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Use audi/o to build a word that means instrument for measuring hearing

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audiometer

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Use -cusis to build a word that means (poor) hearing (due to) old age

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presbycusis

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Use eso- to build a word that means turning inward (of one of both eyes)

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esotropia

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Use tympan/o to build a word that means forming an opening (mouth) in the eardrum

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tympanostomy

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Use myring/o to build a word that means surgical repair of the eardrum

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myringoplasty

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Use -opia to build a word that means double vision

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diplopia

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Use pupill/o to build a word that means process of recording (movement of) the pupil

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pupillography

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Use -opia to build a word that means dim or dull vision

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amblyopia

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Build a word that means inflammation of the choroid

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choroiditis

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Build a word that means surgical repair of the eyelids

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blepharoplasty

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Build a word that means inflammation of the conjunctiva

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conjunctivitis

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Build a word that means discharge from the ears

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otorrhea

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Build a word that means visual examination of the retina

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retinoscopy

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Build a word that means abnormal condition of the ear (caused by) fungi

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otomycosis

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Build a word that means excision of the stapes

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stapedectomy

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Build a word that means downward displacement or prolapse of the eyelid

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blepharoptosis

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Build a word that means inflammation of the cornea

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corneitis

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Build a word that means paralysis of the ciliary body

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cycloplegia

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Build a word that means double vision

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diplopia

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