cone-shaped cavity formed by the skull that houses and protects the eyeball
what is orbital cavity
the outer ear, collects sound waves and directs them into the auditory canal
what is pinna
the sense of smell comes from the olfactory region of the nasal cavity
what is nasal cavity
Bumps on the surface of the tongue that contain the taste buds
what is papilae
sensory organ with the ability to perceive many sensations
what is skin
movable folds of skin that protect the eye
what is eyelids
lined with glands that secrete a wax-like substance called cerumen that protects the ear. The canal leads to the tympanic membrane
what is auditory canal
small, hair-like projections that trap larger dust particles entering the nose
what is cilia
inflammation of the tongue
what is glossitis
epidermis, dermis, and the hypodermis
what is types of body tissue
prevent large particles from entering the eye
what is eyelashes
separates the outer from the middle ear
what is tympanic
partition that divides the nose into right and left sides
what is septum
swollen, red bumpy tongue with enlarged taste buds. Causes include: Scarlet fever; allergies; Toxic shock syndrome; Vitamin B12 deficiency and Kawasaki disease
what is strawberry tongue
protective membrane that lines the inside of the eyelids and covers the sclera (the white of the eye)
what is conjuctiva
spiral shaped organ of hearing that contains the cochlear duct
what is cochlea
structures located at the bottom of each cerebral hemisphere that process information about odors
what is olfactory bulb
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.
what is trush
produce tears which cleanse and lubricate the eye
what is lacrimal glands
filled with fluid that vibrates when sound waves are transmitted by the stapes
what is cochlear duct
condition where there is a bend in the cartilage of the septum.
what is deviated nasal septum
mass of muscle tissue
what is tongue