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33 Cards in this Set
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A large number of inflammatory cells collecting in the bottom of the anterior chamber is called:
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hypopyon
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"Flare and cells" in the anterior chamber are visible with:
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the slit lamp biomicroscope
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Melanin (pigment) is found in which of the following structures?
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iris
ciliary body choroid |
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A small hole in the periphery of the iris created surgically to prevent angle closure is called a(n):
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iridectomy
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What occupies the space called the anterior chamber?
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aqueous humor
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Blood in the anterior chamber of the eye is called a:
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hyphema
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Which iris muscle contracts to increase the amount of light entering the eye?
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dilator
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Aqueous humor is filtered through which of the following?
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trabecular meshwork
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Which does not play a role in the circulation of aqueous?
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ciliary processes
trabecular meshwork canal of Schlemm angle zonules *** |
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The term "ectopic" means:
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not centered
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Dilation of the pupil by the iris is also termed:
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mydriasis
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Which muscle runs radially through the iris tissue?
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dilator
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Which is not a muscle of the iris?
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stroma
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The doctor uses the ______ to examine the angle of the eye.
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gonioscopy lens
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Which muscle(s) is(are) located in the iris?
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ciliary
sphincter dilator A and C B and C *** |
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In the presence of anisocoria, the doctor will be least interested in:
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A. the position of the eyelids
B. pupillary size C. blink rate *** D. motility |
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The size of the pupil is regulated by the:
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iris
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The angle of the iris and peripheral cornea functions as:
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a draining mechanism
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Which nervous system is more dominant when the body is in a resting state?
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parasympathetic
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Aqueous humor is produced by:
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ciliary processes
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A 1mm pupil could be called:
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miotic
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Anisocoria is often caused by retinal pathology.
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false
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Which iris muscle contracts to decrease the amount of light entering the eye?
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sphincter
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Which muscle is controlled by sympathetic innervation of the autonomic nervous system?
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dilator
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A small pupil decreases the visual depth-of-field.
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false
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An afferent pupillary defect can be detected by:
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A. observing the Marcus Gunn phenomenon
B. performing the "swinging flashlight test" C. none of the above D. A and B *** |
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A small pupil decreases the effects of optical aberrations.
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true
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Which of the following does not affect the size of the pupil?
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light
anxiety some medications blood pressure *** fear |
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Blood in the anterior chamber is called:
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a hyphema
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The lens gets nourishment from:
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aqueous humor
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Which of the following may be observed in the anterior chamber of the eye as a result of iritis?
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flare
cells keratic precipitates (KPs) A and B all of the above *** |
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Which of the following does the aqueous humor not pass through when it leaves the inner eye?
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punctum
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The sphincter pupillae controls which of the following?
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pupil
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