What is the visible ear flap/lobe called?
Auricle
This circular structure surrounds the pupil and gives the eyes it color.
Iris
The the cones are located in the _______ (eyes/ears).
eyes.
Where does light/sound go to last?
The Brain
When a person is able to see near but not far
near sightedness
What converts sound waves into vibrations?
Tympanic Membrane (Ear Drum)
The tiny hair cells that vibrate are located in the _______ (eyes/ears).
ears
when the cones are not functioning properly
color blindness
What gets vibration from the tympanic membrane and passes them to the Incus(Anvil)?
Malleus (Hammer)
The _____(eyes/ears/both) contains fluids.
both
After light passes through the lens which fluid does it come in contact with?
The vitreous humor.
An infection in the inner ear that causes inflammation or swelling.
Labyrinthitis
which region of the ears can the tympanic membrane be found?
middle ear
These photoreceptors in the eyes work best in dim light and enable you to see black, white, and grey.
Rods
The _______ (eyes/ears) cranial nerve communicates with the occipital lobe of the brain.
eyes
list the following structures in order of how light travels to the brain.
structures: pupils; optic nerve; retina; cornea; the brain; lens.
1. Cornea 2. Pupils 3. Lens 4. Retina 5. Optic Nerve 6. The brain
When someone has this eye disorder, they tend to experience blurred vision, poor night vision, and yellowing of color.
cataracts
What is the function of the choroid for the eyes?
It provides nutrients and oxygen
The _______ (eyes/ears) cranial nerve communicates with the temporal lobe of the brain.
ears
list the following structures in order of how sounds travel to the brain.
structures: tympanic membrane; auditory nerve; auricle; ossicles; the brain; ear canal; cochlea
1. Auricle 2. Auditory Canal 3. Tympanic membrane 4. Ossicles 5. Cochlea 6. Auditory Nerve 7. The brain
When there is increased pressure in the eyes causing aqueous humor to overproduce or not drain properly.
glaucoma