Sensory System Study Guide

Front 1

Why does our nose run when we cry?

Back 1

Lacrimal glands cause tears to empty into nasal cavity

Front 2

When the front of the eye is uneven the condition is called?

Back 2

Astigmatism

Front 3

What does the pupil do when exposed to light?

Back 3

Constricts

Front 4

Clear structure is called the "Window of the eye"

Back 4

Cornea

Front 5

3 coatsof the eyeball

Back 5

sclera, choroid,retina

Front 6

WHat is removed durning cataract surgery?

Back 6

Lens

Front 7

What seperates the outer and middle ear

Back 7

tempanic memebrane

Front 8

Shell shaped part of the inner ear

Back 8

Cochela

Front 9

Extrinsic eye muscles allow for eye movement, are attached to the__

Back 9

scleral

Front 10

abscess at the base of any eyelash

Back 10

hordeolum

Front 11

Lowering intraocular pressure either medically or surgically is the treatmen for

Back 11

galucoma

Front 12

Lens lose elasticity after the age of 40

Back 12

Presbyopia

Front 13

What on the retina do nerve fibers from theCh optic nerve?

Back 13

Optic disc

Front 14

Cerumen does what?

Back 14

Protect the ear

Front 15

Sharing a towel may be a way to contract what eye disorder?

Back 15

Conjunctitis

Front 16

White of the eye

Back 16

Sclera

Front 17

Otitis media is treated with

Back 17

antibiotics

Front 18

organ of Corti is located within the

Back 18

inner ear

Front 19

Function of Vitreous humor

Back 19

to help maintain shape

Front 20

function of the lens

Back 20

accomadation