Eyes
cone-shaped cavity formed by the
skull that houses and protects the eyeball
Orbital Cavity
the outer ear,
collects sound waves and directs
them into the auditory canal
Pinna
the sense of smell
comes from the olfactory region
What type of organ?
Sensory
inflammation of the tongue
Glossitis
protective membrane that lines the
inside of the eyelids and covers the sclera (the
white of the eye)
Conjunctiva
Causes earache.
Frequent complication of common cold in children.
Tx: Antibiotics. If chronic and have buildup of fluid or
pus may require myringotomy.
Otitis Media
small, hair-like projections
that trap larger dust particles
entering the nose
Cilia
Made of?
Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis
Bumps on the
surface of the tongue that
contain the taste buds
Papillae
produce tears which cleanse and
lubricate the eye
Lacrimal Gland
performed for chronic ear infections.
Surgical opening made in tympanic membrane and
tubes placed in ear to drain fluids
Myringotomy
partition that divides the
nose into right and left sides
Septum
Detects?
Touch, surface temp. and pain.
swollen, red bumpy
tongue with enlarged taste buds. Causes
include: Scarlet fever; allergies; Toxic shock
syndrome; Vitamin B12 deficiency and
Kawasaki disease
Strawberry Tongue
movable folds of skin that protect the
eye
Eyelids
the stapes becomes hardened and
immovable. Common cause of deafness in young
adults.
Otosclerosis
What percent of smell accounts for taste?
90
What type of receptors?
Tactile
an oral yeast infection that causes
white lesions on tongue and inner cheeks.
Common in babies, people with immune
deficiency, and those who use steroid
sprays for asthma.
Thrush
prevent large particles from entering
the eye
Eyelashes
condition affects the semicircular
canals causing vertigo (dizziness)
Meniere's Disease
structures located
at the bottom of each cerebral
hemisphere that process
information about odors
Olfactory Bulb
Contains?
Free nerve endings
How many nerves?
3