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Medical Terminology
Unit 8 - Self Assessment - Ear, Nose, Throat
Question | Answer |
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Identify the disorder of the ear that results in a ringing or roaring in the ears which may be caused by hearing loss or exposure to loud noise over a long period of time. a. Acoustic neuroma, b. Ear wax build up, c. Otitis media, d. Tinnitus | d. Tinnitus |
The eye disorder that is the result of increased fluid pressure that damages the optic nerve over time and often results in blindness is: a. Macular degeneration, b. Glaucoma, c. Cataract , d. Color blindness | b. Glaucoma |
Identify the thin partition located between the external auditory canal and the middle ear. Malleus, Auricle, Cochlea, Tympanic membrane | Tympanic membrane |
The sensory organs used in hearing are found in which part of the ear? Outer ear, Middle ear, Inner ear, Outer and inner ear | Inner ear |
The inability of the eyes to focus close up as a result of the aging process is known as; Myopia, Hyperopia, Presbyopia, Astigmatism | Presbyopia |
The symptoms of this condition are light-headedness, loss of balance, dizziness and s sense of whirling surroundings; iritis, otitis, vertigo, keartitis | Vertigo |
The hard, white part of the eye is called the; sclera, sterna, cornea, kerata | sclera |
Which part of the eye contains light sensitive receptor cells? iris, cornea, sclera, retina, | retina |
The symptoms of this disease are roaring in the ears, hearing that comes and goes, ear pressure and or pain: Glaucoma, Diptheria, Meniere's , Streptoccal infection | Meniere's |
Which word is the medical name for the "voice box" pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi | larynx |