Med Term Chapter 11 Special Senses Test

Front

What is the medical term for the condition commonly called lazy eye?

Back

Amblyopia

Front

The vestibule connects the cochlea to three _____________.

Back

semicircular canals

Front

The function of the choroid’s dark pigment is to:

Back

prevents light from scattering inside the eye

Front

A cataract is caused by the accumulation of _____________ in the lens.

Back

protein

Front

Sound vibrations travel through the inner ear’s fluid-filled, snail-like structure, which is called the _____________.

Back

cochlea

Front

What is the medical term for the condition where the eyes do not properly align with each other?

Back

Strabismus

Front

What is the role of the auditory canal?

Back

It channels sound waves to the eardrum.

Front

What is the function of the eustachian tube?

Back

It equalizes pressure between the middle ear and the atmosphere.

Front

What is presbyopia?

Back

A condition associated with aging where the eye exhibits a progressively diminished ability to focus on near objects.

Front

What are the three main parts of the ear?

Back

Outer ear, middle ear, inner ear.