Question 1

____________________ is a group of diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure.​

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma​

Question 2

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-periorbital edema​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​changes in the eyes that occur with aging
B)  ​hearing loss associated with aging
C)  ​ringing, buzzing, or roaring sound in the ears
D)  swelling surrounding the eyes​
E)  whirling, dizziness, and the loss of balance​F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-ametropia

Accepted Answer

A)  ​accessory structures of an organ
B)  any error of refraction​
C)  condition in which the pupils are unequal in size​
D)  dimness of vision​
E)  lack of focus due to uneven curvatures of the cornea​F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 4

The _____ are important in maintaining equal atmospheric pressure within the middle ear.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​semicircular canals
B)   ​acoustic nerves
C)   ​eustachian tubes
D)   ​auditory ossiclesE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

____________________ is a radiographic study of the blood vessels in the retina following the injection of a fluorescein dye.​

Accepted Answer

Fluorescei...

Question 6

Which term describes the simultaneous inward movement of the eyes toward each other?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​accommodation
B)   ​convergence
C)   ​refraction
D)   ​emmetropiaE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Also known as farsightedness, ____________________ is a defect in which light rays focus beyond the retina.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Also known as farsightedness, ____________________ is a...

Question 8

Which term is also known as an earache?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​otitis
B)   ​otalgia
C)   ​otorrhagia
D)   ​mastoiditisE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which term describes a condition in which central vision is lost but total blindness does not occur?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​open-angle glaucoma
B)   ​closed-angle glaucoma
C)   ​cataract
D)   ​macular degenerationE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which term describes bleeding between the conjunctiva and the sclera?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​conjunctivitis
B)   ​corneal abrasion
C)   ​photopsia
D)   ​subconjunctival hemorrhageE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Excessive sensitivity to light is known as ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Excessive sensitivity to light is known as...

Question 12

The medical term ____________________ describes an involuntary, constant, rhythmic movement of the eyeball.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical term ____________________ describes an involuntary,...

Question 13

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
-opt/o

Accepted Answer

A)  ​eyes, vision
B)  ​eardrum
C)  hard, white of eye​
D)  retina​
E)  turn​F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

The _____ of the eye is lined with the retina and filled with vitreous humor.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​anterior segment
B)   ​anterior chamber
C)   ​posterior chamber
D)   ​posterior segmentE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

An inflammation of the sclera is known as ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

scleritis​

Question 16

Which term refers to the removal of the eyeball?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​enucleation
B)   ​orbitotomy
C)   ​lensectomy
D)   ​phacoemulsificationE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The term ____________________ describes blindness in one half of the visual field.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term ____________________ describes blindness in one...

Question 18

____________________ is a disorder in which the eyes point in different directions or are not aligned correctly.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a disorder in which the...

Question 19

Also known as nearsightedness, ____________________ is a defect in which light rays focus in front of the retina.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Also known as nearsightedness, ____________________ is a...

Question 20

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
-scler/o

Accepted Answer

A)  ​eyes, vision
B)  ​eardrum
C)  hard, white of eye​
D)  retina​
E)  turn​F) All of the above
G) A) and E) C

Exam 11: Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears

____________________ is a group of diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure.​

Correct AnswerverifiedGlaucoma​

Match each definition with the correct term.​ -periorbital edema​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Match each definition with the correct term.​ -ametropia

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The _____ are important in maintaining equal atmospheric pressure within the middle ear.​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

____________________ is a radiographic study of the blood vessels in the retina following the injection of a fluorescein dye.​

Correct AnswerverifiedFluorescei...View AnswerShow Answer

Which term describes the simultaneous inward movement of the eyes toward each other?​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Also known as farsightedness, ____________________ is a defect in which light rays focus beyond the retina.​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which term is also known as an earache?​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which term describes a condition in which central vision is lost but total blindness does not occur?​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which term describes bleeding between the conjunctiva and the sclera?​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Excessive sensitivity to light is known as ____________________.​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The medical term ____________________ describes an involuntary, constant, rhythmic movement of the eyeball.​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -opt/o

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The _____ of the eye is lined with the retina and filled with vitreous humor.​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

An inflammation of the sclera is known as ____________________.​

Correct Answerverifiedscleritis​

Which term refers to the removal of the eyeball?​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The term ____________________ describes blindness in one half of the visual field.​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

____________________ is a disorder in which the eyes point in different directions or are not aligned correctly.​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Also known as nearsightedness, ____________________ is a defect in which light rays focus in front of the retina.​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -scler/o

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____________________ is a group of diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure.

Correct Answer
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Glaucoma

Match each definition with the correct term. -periorbital edema

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Match each definition with the correct term. -ametropia

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The _____ are important in maintaining equal atmospheric pressure within the middle ear.

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____________________ is a radiographic study of the blood vessels in the retina following the injection of a fluorescein dye.

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Which term describes the simultaneous inward movement of the eyes toward each other?

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Also known as farsightedness, ____________________ is a defect in which light rays focus beyond the retina.

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Which term is also known as an earache?

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Which term describes a condition in which central vision is lost but total blindness does not occur?

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Which term describes bleeding between the conjunctiva and the sclera?

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Excessive sensitivity to light is known as ____________________.

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The medical term ____________________ describes an involuntary, constant, rhythmic movement of the eyeball.

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Match each definition with the correct word part. -opt/o

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The _____ of the eye is lined with the retina and filled with vitreous humor.

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An inflammation of the sclera is known as ____________________.

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scleritis

Which term refers to the removal of the eyeball?

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The term ____________________ describes blindness in one half of the visual field.

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____________________ is a disorder in which the eyes point in different directions or are not aligned correctly.

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Also known as nearsightedness, ____________________ is a defect in which light rays focus in front of the retina.

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Match each definition with the correct word part. -scler/o

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