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Eye, Ear, and other senses

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orbit   cavity in skull where the eyeball is housed  
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Outer Layer of the eye   sclera, cornea (window), limbus  
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sclera   outer layer, white of the eye, light is unable to penetrate  
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cornea   outer layer, "window" of the eye, allows light to enter  
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limbus   outer layer, corneal-scleral junction  
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Middle Layer of the eye   choroid, iris, lens, pupil ("hole" in center of iris)  
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choroid   middle layer of the eye, lines the sclera, absorbs extra light entering the eye  
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iris   middle layer of the eye, contains the eye color (or pigment), has a "hole" in the center called the pupil  
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lens   middle layer of the eye, colorless structure behind the iris, sharpens the focus of light rays into the retina  
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Inner Layer of the eye   retina, optic nerve  
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retina   inner layer of the eye, contains photosensitive cells called rods and cones that translate light rays into nerve impulses that are translated to the brain  
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rods   photosensitive cells in retina that react to dim light and are used in night vision  
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cones   photosensitive cells in the retina that react to bright light and color  
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optic nerve   inner layer of the eye, enters at the optic disc and carries incoming information from the eye to the brain  
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palpebrae   eyelids  
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conjunctiva   mucous membrane that lines the underside of eyelids and anterior of eyeball  
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lacrimal canaliculi   ducts (2) at the corner of each eye which collect and drain tears into the lacrimal sac.  
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lacrimal sac   area where tears are collected and drain into nasolacrimal duct  
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astigmatism   condition caused by irregularity in the curvature of the cornea (more football-shaped than round)  
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strabismus   crossed eyes or wall eyes  
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Refraction problems   Inability to focus correctly. Include myopia (near-sighted), hyperopia (far-sighted) and presbyopia (eye changes with age)  
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blepharoptosis   droopy eyelid  
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blepharitis   inflammation of the eyelids  
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conjunctivitis   AKA pinkeye, highly contagious  
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hordeolums   AKA sties, accompany blocked or infected eyelids or glands, frequently contagious  
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Age-related eye disorders   cataracts, retinal detachment, macular degeneration  
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cataract   clouding or opacity of the lens  
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retinal detachment   retina separates from the choroid layer  
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macular degeneration   deterioration of the macula (central portion of the retina), incurable, leading cause of blindness in people 55+  
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amblyopia   AKA lazy eye, the nerve pathway from the eye to the brain doesn't properly develop.  
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corneal abrasion   scratch or lesion on the cornea  
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glaucoma   Increased IOP caused by build-up of fluid (aqueous humor), can lead to damage of the optic nerve and blindness.  
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nystagmus   involuntary, repetitive rhythmic eye movements  
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retinopathy   nerve damage caused by recurring or acute damage (diabetic retinopathy)  
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Outer Ear   Pinna, auditory meatus, tympanic membrane, fundus  
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pinna   AKA auricle, visual portion of the outside of ear  
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auditory meatus   auditory canal, secretes cerumen (earwax)  
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tympanic membrane   AKA ear drum, separates the outer ear from the middle ear and transmits sound vibrations into the middle ear  
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fundus   floor of the tympanic cavity  
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Middle Ear   Contains eustachian tube and 3 small bones or ossicles: malleus, incus, and stapes. The middle ear transmits sound vibrations, equalizes pressure, and protects from loud noises.  
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eustachian tube   auditory tube that extends 3-4 cm to nasopharynx  
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three small bones (ossicles) of middle ear   malleus, incus, stapes  
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Inner Ear   Contains maze of canals called labyrinth, cochlea "organ of hearing", and vestibule  
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cochlea   "organ of hearing", bony spiral structure that looks like snail's shell  
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vestibule   fundus of the internal auditory meatus (floor of the internal ear canal) which controls the sense of balance.  
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audiology   study of hearing disorders including loss  
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2 types of hearing loss   conductive and sensorineural  
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conductive hearing loss   temporary condition in which sound is not conducted efficiently through the auditory canal to the eardrum and middle ear. Can be caused by obstruction, impacted wax, or allergies.  
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sensorineural hearing loss   permanent hearing loss caused by damage to the cochlea or nerve pathways from inner ear to brain.  
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Common Outer Ear disorders   Impacted cerumen and ruptured tympanic membrane  
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impacted cerumen   earwax that has accumulated and hardened to the point of obstructing the auditory canal  
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ruptured tympanic membrane   ripping or tearing caused by objects or unequal air pressure  
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Common Middle Ear disorders   Otitis media and otosclerosis  
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Otitis media   AKA middle ear infection caused by viral and bacterial infections  
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otosclerosis   abnormal tissue growth around the stapes, usually hereditary  
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Common Inner Ear disorders   Tinnitus, Meniere's disease, and presbycusis  
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Tinnitus   ringing or roaring in one or both ears, usually symptom associated with many forms of hearing loss  
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Meniere's disease   A disease that affects a person's balance and hearing due to changes in fluid volume in labyrinth of the inner ear.  
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presbycusis   hearing loss associated with aging to due gradual deterioration of the sensory receptors in older adults.  
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Nose   Primary organ for sense of smell, contains olfactory cells  
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olfactory cells   found in nasal cavity that respond to changes in odor and chemical concentrations  
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gustatory cells   found in taste buds on tongue, roof of mouth, and throat that serve as taste receptors  
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4 types of taste cells   sweet, sour, salty, and bitter  
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sense of touch   oldest and most primitive sense that originates in the dermis  
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