Chapter 2: Other terms of the Special Senses Flashcards
1
Q
What is Accommodation?
A
The ability of the eye to change focus from distant to near.
2
Q
What is Cerumen?
A
Ear wax.
3
Q
What is Depth Perception?
A
The ability to see objects in three dimensions.
4
Q
What is Dilate?
A
Making the opening of the pupil larger.
5
Q
What is Equilibrium?
A
The state of balance.
6
Q
What is Lacrimation?
A
Secretion of tears.
7
Q
What is Prosthesis?
A
Artificial substitute for a diseased or missing body part.
8
Q
What is Ptosis (the āPā is silent)?
A
Dropping of the upper eyelid.
9
Q
What is Snellen Chart?
A
Eye testing chart.
10
Q
What is Tinnitus?
A
Ringing or buzzing sound in the ears.
11
Q
What is Visual Acuity?
A
The ability to identify letters and numbers at a distance.
