A & P Assignment 14

Question 1

Anosmia

Answer 1

The loss of (smell) olfaction

Question 2

Ageusia

Answer 2

The loss of (taste) gustation

Question 3

Vertigo

Answer 3

Is the abnormal sense of equilibrium that occurs when one perceives movement that isn’t happening

Question 4

Vertigo can be linked to

Answer 4

abnormalities in inner ear regions (especially semicircular canals), middle ear pressure, multiple sclerosis, medications, head trauma, alcohol/drugs or trauma to brain regions associated with equilibrium

Question 5

Tinnitus

Answer 5

is the abnormal perception of sound or ‘ringing in ears’; it is sometimes called ‘phantom noise’ because it involves sensation of sound that isn’t there.

Question 6

Tinnitus can be due

Answer 6

aging, meningitis, medications, otitis, cardiovascular issues, head trauma

Question 7

Otitis

Answer 7

is inflammation of the ear

Question 8

Otitis externa affects

Answer 8

The outer ear including the pinna, auditory canal and the tympanic membrane

Question 9

Otitis media affects

Answer 9

The middle ear including the cavity and structures between tympanic membrane and membranous windows, auditory tube.

Question 10

Otitis interna affects

Answer 10

The inner ear which encompass the sensory organs.

Question 11

Pathological nystagmus

Answer 11

Is involuntary and/or unstimulated tracking eye movements caused by inappropriate equilibrium information.

Question 12

Pathological nystagmus may be

Answer 12

Caused by genetic mutation of inner ear structures, ear/brain damage during surgery, alcohol/drugs, head trauma among other causes

Question 13

Cataract

Answer 13

Is the clouding of lens leading to blurry/loss of vision

Question 14

Risk factors of cataracts include

Answer 14

Aging, diabetes, smoking, and UV light

Question 15

Glaucoma

Answer 15

Is the death of retinal neurons.