Special Senses Flashcards
1
Q
What part of the eye is responsible for controlling the size of the pupil?
A
The Iris
2
Q
What disorder is characterized by increased pressure in the eye
A
Glaucoma
3
Q
What structure of the eye contains cones and rods?
A
The retina
4
Q
What is another name of the nervous tunic of the eye
A
Retina
5
Q
What portion of the ear captures and directs sound waves to the auditory canal
A
Auricle/pina
6
Q
What portion of the ear converts sound vibrations into electrical impulses
A
Cochlea
7
Q
Medical term for buzzingor ringing in the ears
A
Tinnitus
