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PHC CH 7.7 Flashcards

1
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Five types of sensory receptors

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  1. Chemoreceptors
  2. Mechanoreceptors
  3. Photoreceptors
  4. Thermoreceptors
  5. Nociceptors
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Mucous membranes that covers the front of the eye and provides additional protection and lubrication

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Conjuctiva

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The outermost layer of eye; white of the eye

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Sclera

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4
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Iris

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Colored part of the eye; muscle

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Circular, transparent part of the front of the sclera. Allows light rays to enter the eye.

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Cornea

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6
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Interlaced with blood vessels and nourishes the eyes; middle layer

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Choroid coat

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7
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Innermost layer of the eye.

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Retina

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8
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Opening center of the iris

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Pupil

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9
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Clear, water fluid that fills space between cornea and iris

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Aqueous humor

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10
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Fills area behind the lens

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Vitreous humor

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11
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Paraplegia

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Paralysis of lower extremities

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12
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Quadriplegia

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Paralysis of all extremeties

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13
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Lazy eye

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Amblyopia

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14
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Lena become cloudy and opaque

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Cataracts

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15
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Pink eye

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Conjunctivitis

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16
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Glaucoma

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Increased pressure caused by excess amount of aqueous humor

17
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Major cause of vision loss and blindness

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Macular degeneration

18
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Eyes do not move or focus together

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Strabismus

19
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Pina or auricle

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Cartilage covered by skin. Leads to auditory canal

20
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Cerumen

21
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Ossicles

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Malleus, incus, and stapes

22
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Middle ear is connected to pharynx by a tube that allows air to enter the middle ear and helps equalize air pressure on both sides of tympanic membrane

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Eustachian tibe

23
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Otosclerosis

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Inherited disease; bony overgrowth of the footplate of stapes

24
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Salt and sweet

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Tip of tongue

25
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Sour

26
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Bitter

27
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General receptors

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Pressure, heat, cold, touch, and pain

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