Health Science
What glands produce tears to moisten and cleanse the eye?
Lacrimal glands
the circular, transparent part on the front of the sclera that allows light ray to enter the eye is the
cornea
the sense of smell is made possible by which receptors
olfactory receptors
What part of the eye is actually a mucous membrane
conjunctiva
This separates the middle ear and inner ear
Tympanic membrane or ear drum
a circular structure behind the pupil that refracts light rays is the
lens
the tongue is a mass of muscle tissue with projections called
papillae
retina
I am a condition of the eye that causes blurred vision, halos around lights, and gradual vision loss
Cataract
the colored portion of the eye with an opening in the center is called a pupil
iris
What function do the orbits, eye lashes, and lacrimal glands all have in common?
Protection
What is the largest structure of the ear
Pinna
I can be caused by swimming in contaminated water
otitis externa
the tube that connects the middle ear with the pharynx is the
eustachian
When you cry and your nose runs, what fluid is coming through your nose?
Tears
Which part of the ear is cerumen located
external auditory canal
The mucous membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the front of the eyes
conjunctiva
When an incision is made into the tympanic membrane and tubes are inserted to relieve pressure in the middle ear, the procedure is called a
myringotomy
When you are looking in the mirror what part of the eye is not visible
retina
Where are the olfactory receptors found
In the nose