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Human Disease
Special Senses
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A defect in the __________ creates difiiculty in color detection and fine detail | cones |
| Which sensory receptor cells within the retina work best in dim lighting? | rods |
| Inflammation of the thin , transparent covering of the sclera and inside of eyelids | Conjunctivitis |
| When does myopia happen? | When the eye is unable to focus light appropriately |
| Inflammation of the hair follicles of the eyelid | Styes |
| What causes conjunctivitis? | infection, irritation, allergies and chemicals |
| Macular degeneration is | caused by degenerative changes in the retina and is usually related to aging |
| Vision impairment as a result of old age and loss of elasticity in the lens | presbyopia |
| What is the major cause of blindness in the US? | glaucoma |
| Causes of conductive hearing loss | otosclerosis, impacted cerumen and otitis media |
| Characterisitics of Meniere's Disease | vertigo, tinnitus, progressive hearing loss and sensation of pressure in the ear. |
| Myringotomy | insertion of a tympanostomy tube as a treatment for otitis media |