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Sensory Physiology Flashcards

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Light rays converge behind the retina (short eyeball)

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Hyperopia (convex lens)

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Light rays converge in front of the retina (long eyeball)

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Myopia (biconcave lens)

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Irregular curvature of the cornea

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Astigmatism (cylindrical lens)

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Age-related loss of accommodation

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Presbyopia (convex lens)

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First sign of Vit A deficiency

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Nyctalopia

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Ptosis, meiosis, anhydrosis

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Horner’s syndrome

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What is the age-related progressive sensorineural hearing loss?

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Presbycusis

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Occupational hearing loss (OHL) occurs after >10 yrs exposure to which sound pressure?

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> 85 dB

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What sound pressure will cause pain & possible permanent damage?

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> 120 dB

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What is the function of the pinna?

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Sound localization & collection

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What are the 2 muscles found in the middle ear?

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Tensor tympani & stapedius

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What is the connection between outer & middle ear?

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Eustachian tube

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