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Chp 10 Anatomy & Physiology
Chp 10 Anatomy & Physiology
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11/04/2012

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The eye can be considered a ______________ sense.
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pg 282
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The sense of smell can be considered a __________ sense.
Definition
pg 282
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The part of the body that is LEAST able to distinguish a one-point stimulus from a two-point stimulus is the __________.
Definition
pg 283
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__________ ___________ can be considered a propriceptor.
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pg 284
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What are the three layers of tissue that form the eyeball?
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pg 284
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What involuntary muscles make up the front part of the choroid?
Definition
pg 284-285
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Know the parts of the eye associated with the retina to pick which of the following is NOT associated.
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pg 286
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What structures does light pass through to get to the retina?
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pg 286 - 287
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If the eyeball is elongated, what condition(s) does it cause?
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pg 288
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If the eyeball is too short from front to back, what condition(s) does it cause?
Definition
pg 288 - 289
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What are some refraction disorders?
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pg 291
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What is the leading cause of permanent blindness in the elderly?
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pg 291
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The external ear ends at the ____________.
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pg 295
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Know the bones of the middle ear so you can pick which is NOT.
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pg 296
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Know which structures in the inner ear is the organ of hearing.
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pg 297
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Be able to identify which is NOT a hearing loss caused by nerve impairment or damage.
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pg 299
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What is a progressive hearing loss usually associated with aging?
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pg 299
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Is the sense of smell a chemoreceptor? Are olfactory receptors very sensitive? Do olfactory receptors maintaing their sensitivity for a long time? Be able to identify which is UNTRUE.
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pg 301
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Know the classifications of sense organs to be able to select which is NOT a classification.
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pg 282
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Are receptors:

-Scattered all over the body?

-Most concentrated in skin?

-Receptors include propriceptors? (be able to choose which is NOT).

Definition
pg 283
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What is the "white" of the eye?
Definition
pg 284
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What is sometimes called the "window" of the eye?
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pg 284
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What disorder is caused by an abnormal accumulation of aqueous humor in the eye?
Definition
pg 291
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What condition is also called "night blindness"?
Definition
pg 291
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Which structure is important to your sense of balance and equilibrium?
Definition
pg 297
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Terms for matching:

*rod         *iris

*sclera     *fovea

*lens        *cornea

*pupil       *optic disc

*cone       *choroid 

 

 

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contains the highest concentration of cones
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the "white" of the eye
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the clear part of the sclera, sometimes called the "window of the eye"
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receptor that response in dim light and is used for night vision.
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a hole in the eye that lets in light.
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the blind spot, where the optic nerve leaves the eye.
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receptor that responds in bright light and is able to distinguish colors.
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the colored part of the eye; able to construct or dilate the pupil.
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The middle layer of the eyeball that contains dark pigment
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structure directly behind the pupil; used to focus light.
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