Question 1

The combining form (CF) blephar/o means:

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A)   stapes.
B)   labyrinth (inner ear) .
C)   conjunctiva.
D)   eyelid.
E)   hearing.

Question 2

Night blindness is called:

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A)   scotoma.
B)   achromatopsia.
C)   trachoma.
D)   nyctalopia.
E)   nystagmus.

Question 3

Insertion of a tube through the eardrum to drain the middle ear is called:

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A)   myringotomy.
B)   tympanostomy.
C)   myringorrhexis.
D)   labyrinthotomy.
E)   tympanoplasty.

Question 4

Which layer of the eye contains the rods and cones?

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A)   Retina
B)   Cornea
C)   Sclera
D)   Choroid
E)   Conjunctiva

Question 5

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-impairment of hearing that results from old age

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A)  achromatopsia
B)  amblyopia
C)  astigmatism
D)  cataracts
E)  drusenF) epiphoraG) exotropiaH) gonioscopyI) myopiaJ) ophthalmologistK) ophthalmodynamometryL) otosclerosisM) phacoceleN) phacoemulsificationO) photophobiaP) presbyacusisQ) retinoblastomaR) RinneS) scotomaT) slit lampU) strabismusV) tinnitusW) tonometerX) tympanostomyY) vertigoZ) Weber

Question 6

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-disorder commonly caused by blunt trauma to the eye

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A)  achromatopsia
B)  amblyopia
C)  astigmatism
D)  cataracts
E)  drusenF) epiphoraG) exotropiaH) gonioscopyI) myopiaJ) ophthalmologistK) ophthalmodynamometryL) otosclerosisM) phacoceleN) phacoemulsificationO) photophobiaP) presbyacusisQ) retinoblastomaR) RinneS) scotomaT) slit lampU) strabismusV) tinnitusW) tonometerX) tympanostomyY) vertigoZ) Weber

Question 7

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-physician who specializes in medical and surgical treatments of eye diseases

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A)  achromatopsia
B)  amblyopia
C)  astigmatism
D)  cataracts
E)  drusenF) epiphoraG) exotropiaH) gonioscopyI) myopiaJ) ophthalmologistK) ophthalmodynamometryL) otosclerosisM) phacoceleN) phacoemulsificationO) photophobiaP) presbyacusisQ) retinoblastomaR) RinneS) scotomaT) slit lampU) strabismusV) tinnitusW) tonometerX) tympanostomyY) vertigoZ) Weber

Question 8

The ossicles include the:

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A)   malleus,incus,and stapes.
B)   stapes,tympanum,and cochlea.
C)   malleus,tympanum,and cochlea.
D)   cerumen,incus,and stapes.
E)   cerumen,malleus,and tympanum.

Question 9

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-eye

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A)  ambly/o
B)  aque/o
C)  audi/o
D)  blephar/o
E)  choroid/oF) conjunctiv/oG) core/oH) corne/oI) cycl/oJ) dacry/oK) glauc/oL) goni/oM) irid/oN) kerat/oO) myring/oP) ophthalm/oQ) opt/oR) ot/oS) phac/oT) phot/oU) presby/oV) retin/oW) salping/oX) scot/oY) staped/oZ) vitr/o

Question 10

The CF salping/o means:

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A)   turning.
B)   sound.
C)   labyrinth (inner ear) .
D)   tubes (usually fallopian or eustachian [auditory] tubes) .
E)   stapes.

Question 11

In which surgical procedure are small incisions used to flatten the cornea,thus correcting nearsightedness?

Accepted Answer

A)   Radial keratotomy
B)   Blepharectomy
C)   Sclerostomy
D)   Iridectomy
E)   Irotomy

Question 12

Which abbreviation refers to the conduction of sound waves through air?

Accepted Answer

A)   VA
B)   AC
C)   PE
D)   BC
E)   ENT

Question 13

An unusual intolerance to light is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   papilledema.
B)   photophobia.
C)   phototropia.
D)   photosynthesis.
E)   photopsia.

Question 14

Inflammation of inner ear structures is called labyrinthitis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Macular degeneration is characterized by loss of peripheral vision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Accessory structures of an organ are called the:

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A)   articulation.
B)   labyrinth.
C)   adnexa.
D)   olfaction.
E)   tunic.

Question 17

A perceived ringing sound in the ears is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   ankylosis.
B)   tinnitus.
C)   vertigo.
D)   otitis media.
E)   anacusis.

Question 18

Use pupill/o to build a word that means process of recording (movement of)the pupil: ____________________.

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The answer of Use pupill/o to build a word that...

Question 19

Sensation of a spinning motion either of oneself or of the surroundings is a condition called:

Accepted Answer

A)   tinnitus.
B)   exophthalmos.
C)   vertigo.
D)   vitiligo.
E)   nystagmus.

Question 20

Use eso- to build a word that means turning inward (of one or both eyes): ____________________.

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The answer of Use eso- to build a word that...

Exam 16: Special Senses

Night blindness is called:

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Which abbreviation refers to the conduction of sound waves through air?

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The combining form (CF) blephar/o means:

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Match the medical terms with their definitions. -impairment of hearing that results from old age

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Use pupill/o to build a word that means process of recording (movement of)the pupil: ____________________.

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The ossicles include the:

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Match the medical terms with their definitions. -physician who specializes in medical and surgical treatments of eye diseases

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Insertion of a tube through the eardrum to drain the middle ear is called:

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Sensation of a spinning motion either of oneself or of the surroundings is a condition called:

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Accessory structures of an organ are called the:

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The CF salping/o means:

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In which surgical procedure are small incisions used to flatten the cornea,thus correcting nearsightedness?

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Use eso- to build a word that means turning inward (of one or both eyes): ____________________.

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Inflammation of inner ear structures is called labyrinthitis.

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Match the medical terms with their definitions. -disorder commonly caused by blunt trauma to the eye

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Match the combining forms with their meanings. -eye

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Which layer of the eye contains the rods and cones?

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An unusual intolerance to light is called:

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A perceived ringing sound in the ears is called:

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Macular degeneration is characterized by loss of peripheral vision.

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