Chapter 11 & 12

Question 1

which combining form means eyelid?

Answer 1

blephar/o

Question 2

which type of hearing loss is noise-induced?

Answer 2

sensineural

Question 3

which term describes the turning outward of an eyelid?

Answer 3

ectropion

Question 4

which term describes the ability of the lens to bend the light rays?

Answer 4

refraction

Question 5

which condition is characterized by increased pressure within the eyes?

Answer 5

glaucoma

Question 6

which portion of the ear contains the sensory receptors for hearing and balance?

Answer 6

inner ear

Question 7

which term describes the hearing loss associated with aging?

Answer 7

presbycusis

Question 8

which term describes the flow of pus from the ear?

Answer 8

otopyorrhea

Question 9

which portion of the eye contains vitreous humor?

Answer 9

posterior segment

Question 10

which condition is also known as a stye?

Answer 10

hordeolum

Question 11

which substance is the primary component of the epidermis, hair, and nails?

Answer 11

keratin

Question 12

which term means a normal scar left by a healed wound?

Answer 12

cicatrix

Question 13

which substance is released in response to allergens?

Answer 13

histamine

Question 14

which term describes an acute, rapidly spreading infection of connective tisue?

Answer 14

cellulitis

Question 15

which term is the common name for an ecchymosis?

Answer 15

bruise

Question 16

which term describes a torn and jagged wound?

Answer 16

laceration

Question 17

which term describes a groove or crack-like sore of the skin?

Answer 17

fissure

Question 18

which term means a fungal infection of a finger or toenail?

Answer 18

onychomycosis

Question 19

which condition is commonly known as warts?

Answer 19

verrucae

Question 20

which term describes a loss of pigment in areas of the skin?

Answer 20

vitiligo