fovea centralis
How many sections does the ear have?
Three
The sense of smell is made possible by what receptors?
Olfactory receptors
Inflammation of middle ear
Otitis media
How many muscles does the human eye have?
What is the main purpose of the inner ear/semicircular canals
Balance/Equilibrium
What are gustatory cells?
Cells that allow for taste
Lazy eye
Where is cerumen produced?
Auditory Canal
Circular structure behind the pupil that refracts light rays
Lens
Tube that connects the middle ear with the throat
Eustachian tube
Condition where the wall in the middle of the nasal cavity is off-centered
Deviated septum
Farsightedness
Hyperopia
Most common eye condition
Astigmatism
Sclera
Largest structure of the ear
Pinna/auricle
Nose bleed
Condition where retina begins to thin causing loss of rods and cones
Macular Degeneration
Name one cause of conductive hearing loss
Cerumen plug, foreign body, otosclerosis, infection, ruptured ear drum
Cornea
Malleus, Incus, Stapes
Tiny bumps (projections) on the tongue that hold the taste buds
Papillae
Increased intraocular pressure caused by an excess amount of aqueous humor
Glaucoma
Nearsightedness
Myopia