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22 Cards in this Set
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Why does the pupil dialate or constrict ? |
To allow for better vision |
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What is the sclera |
The white of the eye |
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What is the third eye called and spell it |
Nictitating membrane |
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What is the pupil |
The black of the eye that allows light in to see. |
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What is an oropharnx and spell it |
Back of the throat |
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What are the two types of photoreceptor and what do they do |
Rods and cones. Rods are responsible for peripheral and night vision detect brightness and shades of grey. Cones are responsible for day vision and color preceptuon. |
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What is the optic nerve |
Main nerve that connects photoreceptor to the brain. |
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What is an ophthalmo and otoscope |
Light for eyes , light for ears |
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Parts of ear? And what is an ear. |
Vertical canal, horrizontal canal , ear drum, middle ear. The ear is an organ that enables hearing and helps to maintain balance. Part of the ear is called the vestibule and it contains receptors for balance |
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What is the rear duct called and spell it |
Nasolacrimal duct |
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What is epiphora and how is it caused |
Running eyes and it happens when the tear duct is blocked |
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Where is the vestibule |
Inner ear |
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What is the cochlea |
Auditory portion of the inner ear |
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What is a bulia |
Usually where an infection starts |
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What are receptors |
Microscopic proteins that allow us to detect odors |
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In order who's sense is smell is better |
Dogs cats rabbits humans |
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What is the Jacobson organ |
It's an olfactory organ that is found in many animals |
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What is the Jacobson organ located |
Nasal passage |
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What does the olfactory bulb do |
Sends the messages to the brain |
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Why do some animals get tear stains |
They are typically the result of porphyrins |
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What are porphyrins |
Naturally accusing molecules containing iron |
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What other was can iron remove itself. |
They usually removed from body by poop but in dogs and cats it can also be excreted through tears saliva and urine |
