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The Anatomy of the Eye

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Each eye is located within an   orbit  
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A layer of this cushions and protects the eye.   fat  
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These upper and lower structures protect the delicate tissues of the eye.   eyelids  
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These form a protective barrier that extends outward from the eye to catch foreign substances before they come in contact with the eye.   eyelashes  
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The red, triangular tisse at the medial corner where the eyelids meet is called the   caruncle  
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This gland is located in the superior-lateral aspect of each eye.   lacrimal  
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The lacrimal glands continuously secrete tears that travel through the lacrimal   ducts  
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The tears flow into the lacrimal   sac  
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After the tears flow into the lacrimal sac they then flow into this duct.   nasolacrimal  
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The delicate, transparent mucous membrane that covers the insides of the eyelids and the anterior surface of the eye is called the   conjunctiva  
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This is called the "white of the eye".   sclera  
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This structure allows light to enter the eye.   cornea  
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The colored part of your eye is called the   iris  
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In bright light, muscles in the iris contract to constrict and decrease the diamater of the pupil. This process is known as   miosis  
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In dim light, muscles in the iris relax to dilate and increase the diameter of the pupil. This process is called   mydriasis  
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Eye color is determined by   genetics  
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The spongy membrane of blood vessels that is part of the internal structure of the eye is called   choroid  
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The extension of the choroid that holds the lens in place behind the iris is called the   ciliary body  
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The clear, flexible disk behind the pupil is called the   lens  
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The lens of the eye is surrounded by the   lens capsule  
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The process by which the lens changes shape is called   accomodation  
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The small space between the cornea and the iris is called the   anterior chamber  
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The very narrow space posterior to the iris is called the   posterior chamber  
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The clear, watery fluid that is produced continuously by the ciliary body is called   aqueous humor  
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The largest space in the eye is the   posterior cavity  
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The clear, gel-like substance that helps maintian the shape of the eye is called   vitreous humor  
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The geneal word for the retina is the   fundus  
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The thin layer of tissue that lines the curved posterior wall of the eye is the   retina  
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The bright, yellow-white circle with sharp edges in the are of the retina closest to the nose is called the   optic disk  
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The optic disk is where this structure enters the eye.   optic nerve  
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The optic disk is also known as the   blind spot  
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The dark yellow,orange area behind the optic disk is the   macula  
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The small depression in the center of the macula is the   fovea  
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Light rays entering the pupil fall on the   macula  
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These muscles control the movement of the eye.   extraocular  
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The extraocular muscles are attached to the sclera by   tendons  
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The retina contains special light-sensitive cells known as rods and   cones  
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Rods detect black and white but not   color  
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Cones are only sensitive to   color  
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This combining form means "before; front part"   anter/o  
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The combining form means"to adapt"   accommod/o  
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This combining form means "watery substance"   aque/o  
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This combining form means "choroid (middle layer around the eye)   choroid/o  
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This combining form means "hairlike structure'   cili/o  
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This combining form means "ciliary body (of the eye); circle; cycle"   cycl/o  
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This combining form means "conjunctiva"   conjunctiv/o  
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The combining forms "corne/o and kerat/o" both mean   cornea  
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The combining forms "ocul/o, opt/o, and ophthalm/o" all mean   eye  
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The combining form "blephar/o" means   eyelid  
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The combining form that means "small depressed area" is   fove/o  
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The combining forms "fund/o and fundu/o" both mean   fundus  
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The combining forms "irid/o and ir/o" both mean   iris  
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The combining form "lacrim/o" means   tears  
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This combining form means "before; front part"   anter/o  
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The combining form means"to adapt"   accommod/o  
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This combining form means "watery substance"   aque/o  
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This combining form means "choroid (middle layer around the eye)   choroid/o  
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This combining form means "hairlike structure'   cili/o  
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This combining form means "ciliary body (of the eye); circle; cycle"   cycl/o  
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This combining form means "conjunctiva"   conjunctiv/o  
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The combining forms "corne/o and kerat/o" both mean   cornea  
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The combining forms "ocul/o, opt/o, and ophthalm/o" all mean   eye  
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The combining form "blephar/o" means   eyelid  
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The combining form that means "small depressed area" is   fove/o  
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The combining forms "fund/o and fundu/o" both mean   fundus  
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The combining forms "irid/o and ir/o" both mean   iris  
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The combining form "lacrim/o" means   tears  
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The combining form that means "lacrimal sac; tears" is   dacry/o  
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The combining forms "lenticul/o, lent/o, phac/o and phak/o" all mean   lens  
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The combining form "capsul/o" means   capsule  
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The combining form that means "small area or spot" is   macul/o  
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The combining form "mi/o" means   narrowing  
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The combining form "mydr/o" means   widening  
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The combining form "nas/o" means   nose  
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The combining form that means "back part" is   poster/o  
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The combining form that means "hollow space" is   cav/o  
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The combining forms "pupill/o and cor/o" mean   pupil  
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The combining form "retin/o" means   retina  
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The combining form that means "hard; sclera" is   scler/o  
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The combining form that means "three dimensions" is   stere/o  
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The combining form that means "to examine with an instrument" is   scop/o  
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The combining form that means "sight; vision" is   vis/o  
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The combining form that means "transparent substance; vitreous humor" is   vitre/o  
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The conditiion of "inflammation or infection of the eyelid" is called   blepharitis  
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Drooping of the upper eyelid is called   blepharoptosis  
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Weakening of the connective tissue in the lower eyelid is called   ectropion  
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The suffix that means "state of prolapse; drooping; falling" is   -ptosis  
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The weakening of the muscle in the lower eyelid is called   entropion  
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The medical term for "sty" is   hordoleum  
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If the sty becomes inflamed a semisolid cyst it is called a   chalazion  
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A bacterial infection of the lacrimal sac is called   dacryocystitis  
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Insufficient production of tears resulting in eye irritation is called   xerophthalmia  
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Inflamed, reddened, and swollen conjunctiva is called   conjunctivitis  
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The common name for conjunctivitis is   pink eye  
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The combining form "xer/o" means   dry  
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The pfefix that means "in; within; inward" is   en-  
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Pronounced outward bulging of the anterior surface of the eye is called   exophthalmos  
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Yellow coloration of the conjunctivae is called   icterus  
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Unequal sizes of the pupils is called   anisocoria  
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Increased intraocular pressure in the eye is called   glaucoma  
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Blood in the anterior chamber of the eye due to trauma or increased pressure is called   hyphema  
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Abnormal sensitivity to bright light is called   photophobia  
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Inflammation or infection of the uveal tract in the eye is called   uveitis  
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The combining form "phot/o" means   light  
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The combining form that means "fear; avoidance" is   phob/o  
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Condition in which the lens of the eye has been surgically removed is called   aphakia  
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Clouding in the lenses of the eyes is called   cataract  
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The combining form "presby/o" means   old age  
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Loss of flexibility of the lens with blurry near vision caused by aging is called   presbyopia  
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The prefix that means "within" is   intra-  
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The combining form that means "silver grey" is   glauc/o  
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The combining form "anis/o" means   unequal  
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The combining form "icter/o" means   jaundice  
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The combining form "ulcerat/o" means   ulcer  
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The combining form that means "scrape off" is   abras/o  
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A chronic progressive condition of the eye in people with diabetes is called diabetic   retinopathy  
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Clumps, dots, or strings of collagen molecules that form in the vitreous humor because of aging are called   floaters  
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Chronic, progressive loss of central vision is called   macular degeneration  
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Marked decrease in visual acuity at night or in dim light is called   night blindness  
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Inflammation and edema of the optic disk caused by increased intracranial pressure is called   papilledema  
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The combining form that means "elevated structure" is   papill/o  
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The suffix that means "swelling" is   -edema  
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The combining form "ne/o" means   new  
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The suffix that means "disease; suffering" is   -pathy  
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Cancerous tumor of the retina in children is called   retinoblastoma  
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The combining form "matur/o" means   mature  
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The combining form that means "growth; formation" is   plas/o  
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The combining form that means "immature; embryonic" is   blast/o  
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Involuntary, rhythmic motions of the eye is called   nystagmus  
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The medical term for the condition commonly known as "cross-eye" is   strabismus  
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The combining form that means "point; mark" is   stigmat/o  
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A vision condition in which the patient's vision is blurry both near and at a distance is called   astigmatism  
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The medical term for "farsightedness" is   hyperopia  
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The medical term for "nearsightedness" is   myopia  
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The medical term for the condition commonly known as "lazy eye" is   amblyopia  
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Double vision is called   diplopia  
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Temporary or permanent visual field defect in one or both eyes is called   scotoma  
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The combining form "scot/o" means   darkness  
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The combining form "dipl/o" means   double  
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The combining form "ambly/o" means   dimness  
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The combining form "myop/o" means   near  
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The suffix that means "condtion of vision" is   -opia  
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The prefix that means "one-half" is   hemi-  
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Plastic surgery to remove fat and sagging skin form the eyelids is called   blehpharoplasty  
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The procedure to remove the eye from the orbit is called   enucleation  
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