Question 1

Which of the following is a likely consequence of an untreated detached retina?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of nutrients causing death of retinal cells 
B)  Edema of the cornea causing blurred vision 
C)  Cupping of the optic disc with damage to the optic nerve 
D)  Damage to the fovea centralis 
A)  Lack of nutrients causing death of retinal cells 
B)  Edema of the cornea causing blurred vision 
C)  Cupping of the optic disc with damage to the optic nerve 
D)  Damage to the fovea centralis

Question 2

The semicircular canals of the inner ear are responsible for:

Accepted Answer

A)  balance and equilibrium. 
B)  hearing in the upper frequency range. 
C)  hearing in the lower frequency range. 
D)  balancing the pressure in the auditory canal. 
A)  balance and equilibrium. 
B)  hearing in the upper frequency range. 
C)  hearing in the lower frequency range. 
D)  balancing the pressure in the auditory canal.

Question 3

Which of the following involves a gradual clouding of the lens of the eye?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glaucoma 
B)  Cataract 
C)  Macular degeneration 
D)  Keratitis 
A)  Glaucoma 
B)  Cataract 
C)  Macular degeneration 
D)  Keratitis

Question 4

Trachoma is an eye infection caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  influenza virus. 
B)  Candida albicans. 
C)  Staphylococcus bacteria. 
D)  Chlamydia bacteria. 
A)  influenza virus. 
B)  Candida albicans. 
C)  Staphylococcus bacteria. 
D)  Chlamydia bacteria.

Question 5

What does the inner ear contain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Malleus, incus, and stapes 
B)  Organ of Corti and semicircular canals 
C)  Tympanic membrane and auditory canal 
D)  Ossicles and oval window 
A)  Malleus, incus, and stapes 
B)  Organ of Corti and semicircular canals 
C)  Tympanic membrane and auditory canal 
D)  Ossicles and oval window

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of conduction deafness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Damage to the organ of Corti 
B)  Degeneration of cranial nerve VIII 
C)  Adhesions reducing the movement of the ossicles 
D)  Trauma affecting the temporal lobe 
A)  Damage to the organ of Corti 
B)  Degeneration of cranial nerve VIII 
C)  Adhesions reducing the movement of the ossicles 
D)  Trauma affecting the temporal lobe

Question 7

The area providing the greatest visual acuity is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Macula lutea 
B)  Fovea centralis 
C)  Optic disc 
D)  Lens 
A)  Macula lutea 
B)  Fovea centralis 
C)  Optic disc 
D)  Lens

Question 8

Which of the following is caused by an irregular curvature of the cornea or lens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nystagmus 
B)  Astigmatism 
C)  Hyperopia 
D)  Strabismus 
A)  Nystagmus 
B)  Astigmatism 
C)  Hyperopia 
D)  Strabismus

Question 9

Narrow-angle glaucoma develops when the angle is decreased between the:

Accepted Answer

A)  retina and ciliary process. 
B)  lens and ciliary body. 
C)  iris and cornea. 
D)  iris and lens. 
A)  retina and ciliary process. 
B)  lens and ciliary body. 
C)  iris and cornea. 
D)  iris and lens.

Question 10

In a case of acute otitis media, what would a purulent discharge in the external canal of the ear and some pain relief likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infection of the external ear 
B)  Obstruction of the auditory tube 
C)  Rupture of the tympanic membrane 
D)  Spread of infection into the mastoid cells 
A)  Infection of the external ear 
B)  Obstruction of the auditory tube 
C)  Rupture of the tympanic membrane 
D)  Spread of infection into the mastoid cells

Question 11

Sensory receptors that provide information about body movement, orientation, or muscle stretch are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  visceroceptors. 
B)  exteroceptors. 
C)  mechanoceptors. 
D)  proprioceptors. 
A)  visceroceptors. 
B)  exteroceptors. 
C)  mechanoceptors. 
D)  proprioceptors.

Question 12

Which is the early effect of age-related macular degeneration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Loss of central visual acuity 
B)  Intermittent pain and blurred vision 
C)  Loss of peripheral vision 
D)  Loss of night vision and color perception 
A)  Loss of central visual acuity 
B)  Intermittent pain and blurred vision 
C)  Loss of peripheral vision 
D)  Loss of night vision and color perception

Which of the following is a likely consequence of an untreated detached retina?

The semicircular canals of the inner ear are responsible for:

Which of the following involves a gradual clouding of the lens of the eye?

Trachoma is an eye infection caused by:

What does the inner ear contain?

Which of the following is an example of conduction deafness?

The area providing the greatest visual acuity is the:

Which of the following is caused by an irregular curvature of the cornea or lens?

Narrow-angle glaucoma develops when the angle is decreased between the:

In a case of acute otitis media, what would a purulent discharge in the external canal of the ear and some pain relief likely indicate?

Sensory receptors that provide information about body movement, orientation, or muscle stretch are referred to as:

Which is the early effect of age-related macular degeneration?

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Exam 15: Disorders of the Eye, Ear, and Other Sensory Organs

Which of the following is a likely consequence of an untreated detached retina?

The semicircular canals of the inner ear are responsible for:

Which of the following involves a gradual clouding of the lens of the eye?

Trachoma is an eye infection caused by:

What does the inner ear contain?

Which of the following is an example of conduction deafness?

The area providing the greatest visual acuity is the:

Which of the following is caused by an irregular curvature of the cornea or lens?

Narrow-angle glaucoma develops when the angle is decreased between the:

In a case of acute otitis media, what would a purulent discharge in the external canal of the ear and some pain relief likely indicate?

Sensory receptors that provide information about body movement, orientation, or muscle stretch are referred to as:

Which is the early effect of age-related macular degeneration?

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

Pain

Inflammation and Healing

Infection

Immunity

Skin Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Blood and Circulatory System Disorders

Lymphatic System Disorders

Cardiovascular System Disorders

Respiratory System Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Endocrine System Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders

Neoplasms and Cancer

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Complications due to Pregnancy

Complications due to Adolescence

Complications due to Aging

Immobility and Associated Problems

Stress and Associated Problems

Substance Abuse and Associated Problems

Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems

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