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SC2110-Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology > Week 3-Chapter 11 > Flashcards

Week 3-Chapter 11 Flashcards

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Accommodation

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As it applies to vision, the process by which the ciliary muscle of the eye controls the shape of the lens for vision at near and far distance

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Anvil (incus)

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Middle ear bone, or ossicle, in a chain of three ossicles of the middle ear

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Astigmatism

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Irregular curvature of cornea or lens

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Aqueous humor

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Watery fluid found in anterior chamber of the eye

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Amblyopia

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Dimness of vision

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Anterior chamber

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Space between cornea and iris

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Auricle

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(1) pinna, or ear flap, of external ear (2) atrium of the heart

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Cataract

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Condition in which the eye lens becomes opaque

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Ciliary body

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Ligaments that suspend the eye

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Choroid coat

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The middle layer of the eye

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Cochlear duct

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An endolymph-filled, triangular canal containing the spiral organ of Corti

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Cerumen

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A waxy or oily substance produced by ceruminous (sebaceous) glands in the lining of the outer ear. Also known as earwax

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Cochlea

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Spiral cavity of the internal ear containing the organ of Corti

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Color blindness

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Inability to distinguish colors

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Conjunctivitis

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An inflammation of the conjunctival membranes in the front of the eye

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Deviated nasal septum

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Condition in which there is a bend in the cartilage structure of the septum

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Cones

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Structures in the retina of the eye sensitive to bright light and responsible for color vision

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Cornea

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A clear, circular area in the very front of the sclerotic coat

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Congenital hearing loss

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A birth defect in which there is hearing loss caused by prematurity, cytomegalovirus, congenital rubella, infection, neurodegenerative disorder, or family history of deafness

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Detached retina

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Condition that results when the vitreous fluid contracts as it ages, pulling on the retina and causing a tear, detachment of the retina may also occur as a result of an injury

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Diabetic retinopathy

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Condition caused by changes in the blood vessels in the retina of the eye, such as blood vessels that swell and leak, or abnormal blood vessels that grow on the retina, leading cause of blindness in American adults

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Epistaxis

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Bloody nose usually due to a rupture of the small vessels overlying the anterior portion of the nasal system

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Diplopia

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Double vision

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Extrinsic muscles

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Muscles responsible for moving the eye within the orbital socket

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Dry eye

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A scratchy feeling in the eyes that occurs when the tears fail to keep the eye surface adequately lubricated

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Eustachian tube

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Passageway from throat to middle ear, equalizes pressure

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Eye strain

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Discomfort when viewing something

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Intrinsic muscles

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Muscles that help the iris control the amount of light entering the pupil

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Fovea centralis

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Structure of the eye in the retina that contains the cones for color vision

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Hyperopia (farsightedness)

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A condition in which the focal point is beyond the retina, the eyeball is shorter than normal

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Iris

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Colored muscular layer surrounding the pupil of the eye

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Glaucoma

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Increase in intraocular eye pressure

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Hammer(malleus)

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A tiny bone found in the middle ear containing

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Lens

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Crystal structure for refraction of light rays

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Ménière’s disease

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Condition affecting the semicircular canals of the inner ear, causing marked vertigo (dizziness)

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Miotic

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Pertaining to or causing contraction of the pupil

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Macula lutea

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A yellow disc in the retina in which the fovea centralis is located

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Muscular degeneration

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Thinning of the retinal layer of the eye or leakage that can develop under the retina, disturbing sharp central vision

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Myopia (nearsightedness)

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Condition in which the focal point is in front of the retina

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Nasal polyps

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An abnormal growth that occurs in the sinus cavity

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Myringotomy

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Opening into the tympanic membrane

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Optic disc (blind spot)

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An area of the eye devoid of visual reception

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Otitis media

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An infection of the middle ear

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Night blindness

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A condition that makes it difficult to see at night, the rod cells in the retina are affected in this condition

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Organ of Corti

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Hearing organ

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Otosclerosis

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Chronic, progressive ear disorder in which the bone in the region of the oval window first becomes spongy and then hardened.

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Presbyopia

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Farsightedness due to loss of elasticity in the lens of the eye

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Posterior chamber

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Chamber of the eye filled with vitreous humor

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Presbycusis

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A condition that causes deafness due to damage to the inner ear or auditory nerves

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Pupil

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Opening in the iris of the eye for passage of light

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Oval window

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The membrane that separates the middle ear from the inner ear

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Retina

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Innermost layer of the eye, contains the rods and cones

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Rhinitis

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Inflammation of the lining of the nose

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Rods

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Cells in the retina. They are sensitive to dim light

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Sclera

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Tough, white covering, part of the external coat of the eye

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Stirrup (stapes)

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A tiny, stirrup shaped bone in the middle ear

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Strabismus (crossed eyes)

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Condition in which the muscles of the eyeball do not coordinate their action

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Sty (hordeolum)

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Infection of the gland along the eyelid

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Semicircular canals

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Structures in the inner ear involved with equilibrium

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Suspensory ligaments

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The ligaments that hold the lens of the eye in place

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Tinnitus

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Ringing sensation in one or both ears

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Umami

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One of the five basic tastes, a savory taste

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Vertigo

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Sensation of dizziness

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Tympanic membrane

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Membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear

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Vitreous humor

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Transparent, gelatin like substance filling the greater part of the eyeball

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