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Lecture Notes - Eye, Ear and Skin

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The skin is:   largest & one of most important organs of the body  
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The 3 structures of the skin are:   -Epidermis -Dermis -Subcutaneous  
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Epidermis:   outermost layer of skin  
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Dermis:   largely made of connective tissue & network of nerves & nerve-endings  
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Subcutaneous:   loose connective tissue & fat; the fat insulates body from heat & cold  
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Stratum germinativum:   innermost layer where cells reproduce  
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Stratum corneum:   outer layer of epidermis, produces keratin, which is waterproof, provides cells with abrasion-resistance & protective quality  
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Accessory structures of the skin are:   1. Hair 2.Nails 3.Skin glands  
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Functions of the skin:   1.Protect 2.Temp regulate 3.Sense organ activity  
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The Sclera:   white of eye  
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Choroid:   middle layer of eye; contains dark pigment to prevent scattering of light rays  
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The Retina:   innermost layer of eye; contains rods & cones  
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Accessory structures of the eye:   1.Cornea 2.Iris 3.Pupil 4.Lens  
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The Cornea:   on front surface of sclera(white) AKA window of eye b/c of transparency  
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The Iris:   colored part of eye  
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The Pupil:   black center of iris  
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The Lens:   directly behind pupil  
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The "blind spot" is known as:   optic disc  
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The ear is divided into:   1.External ear 2.Middle ear 3.Inner ear  
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External ear:   (2 parts)auricle/pinna & external auditory canal  
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Middle ear:   tiny & thin cavity hollowed out of temporal bone  
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The organ of Corti is:   organ for hearing; lies in the "snail" cochlea  
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An ear disorder:   hearing loss  
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An eye disorder:   astigmatism  
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A skin disorder:   psoriasis  
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