Question 1

An involuntary,constant,rhythmic movement of the eyeball is called:

Accepted Answer

A) strabismus. 
B) trichiasis. 
C) retinitis pigmentosa. 
D) nystagmus. 
A) strabismus. 
B) trichiasis. 
C) retinitis pigmentosa. 
D) nystagmus. D

Question 2

In the term cryosurgery,the combining form cry/o means :

Accepted Answer

A) cold. 
B) to cut. 
C) hot. 
D) laser. 
A) cold. 
B) to cut. 
C) hot. 
D) laser. A

Question 3

The medical term for dullness of vision is:

Accepted Answer

A) amblyopia. 
B) diplopia. 
C) anisocoria. 
D) aphakia. 
A) amblyopia. 
B) diplopia. 
C) anisocoria. 
D) aphakia. A

Question 4

In the term mydriatic,the root mydriat means :

Accepted Answer

A) less,small. 
B) to nod. 
C) disintegrate. 
D) dilation,widen. 
A) less,small. 
B) to nod. 
C) disintegrate. 
D) dilation,widen.

Question 5

The protective covering for the exposed surface of the eyeball is the sclera.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The ________ acts as a protective covering for the exposed surface of the eyeball.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ acts as a protective covering...

Question 7

The medical term for night blindness is:

Accepted Answer

A) myopia. 
B) hyperopia. 
C) nyctalopia. 
D) amblyopia. 
A) myopia. 
B) hyperopia. 
C) nyctalopia. 
D) amblyopia.

Question 8

Mydriatics are agents that are used to produce dilation of the pupil.Give the primary uses of anticholinergics.

Accepted Answer

Anticholinergics produce dilation of the

Question 9

The term used to describe the condition of one or both eyes being turned inward is:

Accepted Answer

A) entropion. 
B) esotropia. 
C) enucleation. 
D) exotropia. 
A) entropion. 
B) esotropia. 
C) enucleation. 
D) exotropia.

Question 10

The meaning of the abbreviation IOL is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The meaning of the abbreviation IOL is...

Question 11

The pigment necessary for night vision is:

Accepted Answer

A) melatonin. 
B) melanin. 
C) rhodopsin. 
D) none of the above. 
A) melatonin. 
B) melanin. 
C) rhodopsin. 
D) none of the above.

Question 12

Beta blockers increase the production of intraocular fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The photosensitive cells of the retina are the ________ and cones.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The photosensitive cells of the retina are...

Question 14

Write the correct meaning for MY:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the correct meaning for MY:...

Question 15

Macular degeneration involves the macular area of the:

Accepted Answer

A) iris. 
B) sclera. 
C) lens. 
D) retina. 
A) iris. 
B) sclera. 
C) lens. 
D) retina.

Question 16

Write the correct abbreviation for accommodation:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the correct abbreviation for accommodation:...

Question 17

An instrument used to measure intraocular pressure is:

Accepted Answer

A) gonioscope. 
B) laser. 
C) keratometer. 
D) tonometer. 
A) gonioscope. 
B) laser. 
C) keratometer. 
D) tonometer.

Question 18

Explain how the eye sees.

Accepted Answer

When we view external objects,the light

Question 19

Write the correct meaning for VF:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the correct meaning for VF:...

Question 20

Surgical destruction and removal of the lens is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) photocoagulation. 
B) phacolysis. 
C) phacosclerosis. 
D) keratoplasty. 
A) photocoagulation. 
B) phacolysis. 
C) phacosclerosis. 
D) keratoplasty.

Exam 16: Special Senses: the Eye

An involuntary,constant,rhythmic movement of the eyeball is called:

In the term cryosurgery,the combining form cry/o means :

The medical term for dullness of vision is:

In the term mydriatic,the root mydriat means :

The protective covering for the exposed surface of the eyeball is the sclera.

The ________ acts as a protective covering for the exposed surface of the eyeball.

The medical term for night blindness is:

Mydriatics are agents that are used to produce dilation of the pupil.Give the primary uses of anticholinergics.

The term used to describe the condition of one or both eyes being turned inward is:

The meaning of the abbreviation IOL is ________.

The pigment necessary for night vision is:

Beta blockers increase the production of intraocular fluid.

The photosensitive cells of the retina are the ________ and cones.

Write the correct meaning for MY:

Macular degeneration involves the macular area of the:

Write the correct abbreviation for accommodation:

An instrument used to measure intraocular pressure is:

Explain how the eye sees.

Write the correct meaning for VF:

Surgical destruction and removal of the lens is termed:

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