Special Sense Organs

Question 1

Snellen chart

Answer 1

A chart used to measure in visual acuity

Question 2

Ophthalmoscope

Answer 2

Examination of the internal structures of the eyes using, an ophthalmoscope

Question 3

Tonometry

Answer 3

Test used to measure intraocular pressure using a tonometer

Question 4

Myopia

Answer 4

Nearsightedness

Question 5

Hyperopia

Answer 5

Farsightedness

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Astigmatism

Answer 6

Uneven, focusing of the image, resulting in blurred vision

Question 7

Blepharoplasty

Answer 7

Surgical repair of droopy eyelids

Question 8

Keratoplasty

Answer 8

“Corneal Transplant” Used to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue from a donor

Question 9

Ophthalmic cryosurgery

Answer 9

Using extreme cold for the excision of a Cataract

Question 10

Cryoextration

Answer 10

The surgical removal of a cataract with the use of a cryoprobe

Question 11

Intraocular lens transplant

Answer 11

A surgical procedure that involves placing an artificial lens inside the eye

Question 12

Laser retinal photo colligation

Answer 12

Using a laser to steal or destroy, abnormal leaking blood vessels in the retina

Question 13

Laser assisted in situ keratomile eusis (LASIK)

Answer 13

A pain free procedure that Re shapes the cornea to another light interim by to be focused on the retina

Question 14

Mydriatics

Answer 14

Drugs that caused dilation of the pupils

Question 15

Miotics

Answer 15

Agents that cause constriction of the pupils

Question 16

Aur/o, auricul/o, ot/o

Answer 16

Ear

Question 17

Cerumin/o

Answer 17

Ear wax

Question 18

Cochle/o

Answer 18

Cochlea

Question 19

Myring/o, tympan/o

Answer 19

Eardrum

Question 20

Otoscopic examination/otoscopy

Answer 20

A test that involves looking into the air with an otoscope or auriscope

Question 21

Audiometer

Answer 21

Used to measure hearing

Question 22

Audiologist

Answer 22

A medical professional trained to identify diagnose, treat, and monitor disorders of the auditory system

Question 23

Turning fork tests

Answer 23

Assess hearing loss

Question 24

Webers test

Answer 24

Detects unilateral hearing loss

Question 25

Rinne’s test

Answer 25

Differentiates Between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss

Question 26

Otitis

Answer 26

The general term used to describe inflammation of the ear

Question 27

Otitis externa

Answer 27

Infection of the external ear

Question 28

Otitis media

Answer 28

Inflammation of the middle ear

Question 29

Myringitis

Answer 29

Inflammation of the Tympanic membrane

Question 30

Mastoiditis

Answer 30

Inflammation or infection of the mastoid bone

Question 31

Otitis interna

Answer 31

Information of the inner ear

Question 32

Otosclerosis

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Abnormal bone growth in the middle ear, disrupting the sound to travel from the middle into the inner ear

Question 33

Tinnitus

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Hearing external sound, when there is no external sound, present can be perceived as ringing, buzzing, or clicking sound

Question 34

Vertigo

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Sensation of feeling off balance

Question 35

Otoplasty

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Otherwise known as your pinning it is a surgically Moved closer to the head

Question 36

Tympanostomy

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“Myringotomy” Creation of incision or opening in the tympanic membranes to relieve the pressure caused by a buildup of fluid or pus

Question 37

Ceruminolytics

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Substances instilled into the eardrum to soften loosen the cerumen or ear wax

Question 38

Anosimia

Answer 38

Receptor loss of the sense of smell

Question 39

Hyperosmia

Answer 39

Receptor abnormally increases sensitivity to odors

Question 40

Olfaction

Answer 40

The organ for the sense of smell