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Special Senses: The Eye and Ears - Quiz A

front 1

The medical term describing the inability to distinguish certain colors is __________ . This condition is commonly known as color blindness.

back 1

monochromatism

front 2

Fluorescein __________ is a radiographic study of the blood vessels in the retina of the eye following the intravenous injection of a fluorescein dye as a contrast medium.

back 2

angiography

front 3

The flow of pus from the ear is known as __________ .

back 3

otopyorrhea

front 4

The __________ of the eyes are the structures outside the eyeball, and these include the orbit, eye muscles, eyelids, eyelashes, conjunctiva, and lacrimal apparatus.

back 4

adnexa

front 5

The bony cavity of the skull that contains and protects the eyeball and its associated muscles, blood vessels, and nerves is known as the __________ , or the eye socket.

back 5

orbit

front 6

The term __________ describes the drooping of the upper eyelid that is usually caused by paralysis. This condition is also known as ptosis.

back 6

blepharoptosis

front 7

The __________ is a vertical fold of skin on either side of the nose.

back 7

epicanthus

front 8

The sensitive innermost layer that lines the posterior segment of the eye is known as the __________ . This structure receives nerve impulses and transmits them to the brain.

back 8

retina

front 9

The condition in which the pupils are unequal in size is known as __________ .

back 9

anisocoria

front 10

The term __________ describes a group of diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure that causes damage to the retinal nerve fibers and the optic nerve.

back 10

glaucoma

front 11

The __________ membrane, which is also known as the eardrum, is located between the outer and middle ear.

back 11

tympanic

front 12

The auditory __________ are three small bones located within the middle ear.

back 12

ossicles

front 13

The condition known as __________ is an inflammation of the lacrimal gland that can be caused by a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection.

back 13

dacryoadenitis

front 14

The sense of whirling, dizziness, and the loss of balance, often combined with nausea and vomiting, is known as __________ .

back 14

vertigo

front 15

The condition known as __________ is an inflammation of the conjunctiva that is usually caused by an infection or allergy. This condition is commonly known as pinkeye.

back 15

conjunctivitis

front 16

The gradual loss of sensorineural hearing that occurs as the body ages is called __________ .

back 16

presbycusis

front 17

A/An __________ is the unit of measurement of a lens's refractive power.

back 17

diopter

front 18

The term __________ describes the turning inward of the edge of an eyelid.

back 18

entropion

front 19

Retinitis __________ is a progressive degeneration of the retina that affects night and peripheral vision.

back 19

pigmentosa

front 20

The term __________ describes the condition of common changes in the eyes that occur with aging.

back 20

presbyopia