Special Senses Medical Terminology

The outermost layer of the eye is the ?

• conjuctiva
• sclera
• retina
• choroid coat

The mucous membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the front of the eye is the ?

• sclera
• retina
• cornea
• conjunctiva

The circular, transparent part on the front of the sclera that allows light rays to enter the eye is the 

• pupil
• iris
• cornea
• conjunctiva

A circular structure behind the pupil that refracts light rays is the ?

• iris
• lens
• cataract
• ciliary body

The colored portion of the eye with an opening in the center called a pupil is the?

• sclera
• conjunctiva
• cornea
• iris

The tube that connects the middle ear with the pharynx is the?

• eustachian
• palantine
• esophagus
• tympanic

The sense of smell is made possible by ?

• taste receptors
• nasal receptors
• olfactory receptors
• sense receptors

The.............carries visual messages to the brain.

• optic nerve

• taste buds

• receptors from the skin

• auditory nerve

• olfatory nerve

The.............carries messages from the nose to the brain.

• optic nerve

• taste buds

• receptors from the skin

• auditory nerve

• olfatory nerve

Of the following, which is NOT part of an eye?

• cochlea

• iris

• retina

• cornea