Ears
When sound waves strike the eardrum, what happens?
Transformed into a message.
What is the pupil?
Hole in the eye, black part.
What is the moon-shaped part of your nail called?
Lunula.
What is responsible for carrying sound to your ear?
Soundwaves.
What does the cornea do?
Clear, protective structure at the front of the eye.
The portion of the nail that extends past the nail plate is called what?
Free Edge.
What are the names of the three middle ear bones?
Hammer, Anvil, Stirrup.
What is an astigmatism?
Trouble seeing clearly, fuzzy.
The fold of skin tissue at the base of the nail is called what?
Cuticle.
Tiny, snail-shaped fluid part of your ear is called what?
Cochlea.
Which nerve sends messages to the brain from the eye?
Optic Nerve.
What are the two functions of nails?
Protection and help with everyday tasks.
What are the three ways you can care for your ears?
1. Rinse them out
2. No Q-tips (tissue, cotton ball)
3. Avoid loud sounds
What's the difference between rods and cones?
Rods are used for low light/focus, cones are used to see colors.
What is the difference between a hangnail and an ingrown nail?
Hangnail: split in the cuticle near the edge of the fingernail
Ingrown toenail: toenail pushes too far into the skin on the side