Eye Disorders
A condition where the eye cannot focus evenly due to an irregular cornea
Astigmatism
Normal vision where light focuses directly on the retina
Emmetropia
The structure also known as the eardrum
Tympanic Membrane
The system responsible for balance
Vestibular System
Receptors responsible for detecting smells
Olfactory Receptors
Cataracts
Part of the eye that controls how much light enters
Iris
Three tiny bones in the middle ear that amplify sound
ossicles
Structures that detect rotational movement of the head.
Semicircular Canals
Receptors responsible for detecting taste
Gustatory Receptors
Eye disease caused by increased pressure that can damage the optic nerve
Glaucoma
The opening in the center of the iris
Pupil
Spiral-shaped structure responsible for hearing
Cochlea
Part of the inner ear involved in equilibrium but not hearing
Vestibule
Taste that detects sugars
Sweet
Difficulty seeing objects far away clearly
Myopia
Photoreceptors responsible for color vision
Cones
Hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve
Sensorineural Deafness
Structures that detect linear movement and head position
Utricle and Saccule
Taste that detects acids
Sour
Difficulty seeing objects close up clearly
Hyperopia
Photoreceptors responsible for night vision and peripheral vision
Rods
Hearing loss caused by problems conducting sound waves
Conductive Deafness
This system works closely with vision to maintain balance
Inner Ear
Taste associated with amino acids and savory foods
Umami