Structures of the Eye
The eye is protected by four structures. Name one
Protected by the orbital socket of skull, eyebrows, eyelashes, and eyelids?
Term for the outer part of the ear that picks up sound waves
Pinna
What are the bumps on the tongue called?
Papillae
This eye disorder is characterized by itching of the eye, pain, redness of the sclera and is very contagious
Conjunctivitis
Inflammation of the lining of the nose that causes nasal congestion
Rhinitis
An acute infection of the ear canal skin is typically caused by bacteria. Symptoms include pain—especially with manipulation of the pinna
External Otits
A thin membrane that lines the eyelids and covers part of the eye, secretes mucous to lubricate the eye.
Conjunctiva
Another term for the ear canal
External auditory canal
The partition that divides the nose into right and left sides
Septum
The color blindness is related to a deficiency or damage to what?
cones
Inflammation of the tongue
Glossitis
This happens when there is damage to inner ear or auditory nerve causes partial or complete deafness.
Sensorineural hearing loss
The wall of the eye is made of three coats. Name all the coats.
Sclera
Choroid coat
retina
Another term for earwax protects the ear
cerumen
small, hair-like projections that trap larger dust particles entering the nose
Cillia
This disease causes excessive intraocular pressure causing destruction of the retina and atrophy of the optic nerve
Glaucoma
A swollen, red bumpy tongue with enlarged taste buds. Commonly caused by: Scarlet fever; allergies; Toxic shock syndrome; Vitamin B12 deficiency and Kawasaki disease
Strawberry Tongue
Often called an inner ear infection, in children, it is commonly caused by the common cold and a build-up of fluid.
Otitis media
A crystalline structure located behind iris and pupil
Lens
What is the function of the Eustachian tube?
Equalizes pressure in the middle ear with outside atmosphere
structures located at the bottom of each cerebral hemisphere that process information about odors
Olfactory bulb
If a person has cataracts, the _______ becomes cloudy
Lens
This disorder consists of growths in the nasal cavity associated with rhinitis.
Nasal Polyps
This disorder consists of the stapes becoming hardened and immovable. A common cause of deafness in young adults.
Otosclerosis
What is the pathway of vision?
Cornea, pupil, lens,retina, rods & cones, optic nerve, brain
What is the pathway of hearing?
Pinna, External Auditory Canal, Tympanic Membrane, Ossicles (malleus, Stapes, Incus), Cochleas, Auditory Nerve, Brain
Smell accounts for what percent of our taste?
90%
An emergency situation where the inner layer of the eye pulls away from the layer of blood vessels that provides it with oxygen and nutrients. Typically happens when you are hit in the eye or have Marfan syndrome.
Detached Retina
An oral yeast infection that causes white lesions on the tongue and inner cheek. Very common in babies and those with weak immune systems
Thrush
A condition that affects the semicircular canals which causes vertigo (dizziness)
Meniere's Disease