HS1 3.04 Sensory System

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What is Myopia?

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Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a condition where light focuses in front of the retina, making distant objects appear blurry.

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What are Cataracts?

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Cataracts are a condition characterized by the lens of the eye becoming cloudy, leading to blurred vision.

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What is the pathway of hearing?

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The correct order of structures in the pathway of hearing is: Pinna, auditory canal, tympanic membrane, ossicles, cochlea.

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What is Presbycusis?

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Presbycusis is age-related hearing loss, primarily caused by the aging process.

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What is the function of the Lens in the eye?

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The lens is responsible for focusing images on the retina, allowing for clear vision.

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What is Hyperopia?

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Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a condition where light focuses behind the retina, making close objects appear blurry.

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What is Astigmatism?

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Astigmatism is a refractive error caused by an irregular shape of the cornea or lens, leading to distorted or blurred vision.

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What is Glaucoma?

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Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to high eye pressure, leading to vision loss.

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What is the role of the Pinna?

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The pinna, or outer ear, collects sound waves and directs them into the auditory canal.

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What is the Tympanic Membrane?

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The tympanic membrane, or eardrum, vibrates in response to sound waves, transmitting sound to the ossicles.