Eye
How many layers are in the eye?
Three
How many parts are in the ear?
11
What does the root word ocul/o mean?
Eye
What does tympan mean?
Eardrum
What is the definition of monochromatism?
impaired ability to differentiate colors
How many structures are in the eye?
12
How many bones are in the middle ear?
Three
What is the definition of the word iridectomy?
Surgical removal of the iris
What is otomycosis?
A fungal ear infection.
what is the term that makes up the color of your eyes?
Iris
Name the 3 parts that make up the outer layer of the eye
Sclera, cornea, and conjunctiva
What do the structures of the ear provide?
Hearing, Balance, and Equilibrum
What is the prefix, root, suffix, and definition for intraocular
Prefix: Intra
Root: Ocul
Suffix: -ar
Def: Pertaining to within the eye.
What are the abbreviations of the right and left ear
AD (right ear) and AS (Left ear)
Define Myopia
This condition is a defect in vision that is also known as nearsightedness. Objects can be seen distinctly only when close to the eyes.
Name the 3 parts that make up the inner layer of the eye
retina, nerve cells, and optic disk
Describe the sound wave steps that come before the electrical impulses are transmitted to the cerebral cortex.
Sound enters the ear and travels through the middle and inner ear (then the inner ear transmits the sound into impulses and sends it to the cerebral cortex.)
What is the suffix, root, and prefix of blepharoptosis?
Root: blephar/o Prefix: -ptosis
EENT is the abbreviation for what?
eyes, ears, nose, throat
How many angles are there in the disease Glaucoma and what are they?
Two angles. open and closed.
Name the 5 parts that make up the middle layer of the eye
choroid, iris, pupil, lens, and ciliary body
Name all the parts that make up the ear
pinna (auricle), external auditory canal (tube), tympanic membrane (eardrum), malleus, incus, stapes, eustachian tube, oval window, cochlea, vestibule, semicircular canals
Find the breakdown (prefix, root, and suffix and their meaning) of "Optometry" and also define it
Measuring and testing the eyes for visual acuity and corrective lenses
Prefix: Opt/o eye
Root: Metr to measure; measurement
Suffix:y noun ending
Find the breakdown (prefix, root, and suffix and their meaning) of "otorhinolaryngologist" and also define it
a physician who specializes in the study and treatment of diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.
Prefix: no prefix
Root: rhin/o nose
Root: laryng/o larynx; throat
Suffix: Ologist specialist
Find the breakdown (prefix, root, suffix, and their meaning) of "monochromatism" and also define it
impaired ability to differentiate colors. Can be only certain colors at a time (color blindness)
prefix: mono one; single
root: chromat/o color
suffix: ism condition