Special Senses

Question 1

chalazion

Answer 1

small, hard tumor developing on the eyelid, somewhat similar to sebaceous cyst.

Question 2

conjunctivitis

Answer 2

inflamation of the conjuctiva with vascular cogestion that produces a red or pink eye

Question 3

ectropion

Answer 3

outward turning of the edge of the lower eyelid.

Question 4

entropion

Answer 4

inward turning of the lower eyelid

Question 5

epiphora

Answer 5

abnormal overflow of tears

Question 6

nystagmus

Answer 6

type of involuntary eye movement that appear jerky and may reduce vision

Question 7

photophobia

Answer 7

unusual intolerance and sensitivity to light

Question 8

retinopathy

Answer 8

any disorder of retinol blood vessels

Question 9

trachoma

Answer 9

chronic, contagious form of conjuctivitus that typpically leads to blindness.

Question 10

anacusis

Answer 10

complete deafness

Question 11

labryrinthitis

Answer 11

inflammation of the inner ear

Question 12

Meniere´s Disease

Answer 12

disorder of the labrinth that leads to progressive loss of hearing

Question 13

noise-induced hearing loss