☀️the Senses Flashcards
1
Q
Retina
A
A light senditive layer that contains rods and cones
2
Q
Sclera
A
Holds eye in shape
3
Q
Optic nerve
A
Carries impulses from the brains
4
Q
Lens
A
Changes shape to focus on the retina
5
Q
Iris
A
Controls amount of light entering the eye
6
Q
Pupil
A
Allows light in
7
Q
Pinna
A
Made of cartilage and collects vibrations in the ear and channels them into the ear
8
Q
Auditory canal
A
Carries vibrations to the eardrum
9
Q
Name a hearing disorder
A
Glue ear
10
Q
What is glue ear caused by
A
Too much fluid collecting in the middle of the ear
11
Q
What does glue ear result in
A
Viral infection
12
Q
Glue ear causes
A
Loss of hearing
13
Q
Why does glue ear cause loss of hearing
A
It prevents the three bones in the middle ear from moving properly
14
Q
Cure for glue ear
A
Devongestant drugs taken for mild cases
Grommets taken in severe cases
