Question 1

Use myring/o to build a word that means surgical repair of the eardrum:

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The answer of Use myring/o to build a word that...

Question 2

Use scler/o to build a word that means softening of the sclera:

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The answer of Use scler/o to build a word that...

Question 3

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-vitreous body (of the eye)

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A) ambly/o 
B) aque/o 
C) audi/o 
D) blephar/o 
E) choroid/o
F)conjunctiv/o
G)core/o
H)corne/o
I)cycl/o
J)dacry/o
K)glauc/o
L)goni/o
M)irid/o
N)kerat/o
O)myring/o
P)ophthalm/o
Q)opt/o
R)ot/o
S)phac/o
T)phot/o
U)presby/o
V)retin/o
W)salping/o
X)scot/o
Y)staped/o
Z)vitr/o 
A) ambly/o 
B) aque/o 
C) audi/o 
D) blephar/o 
E) choroid/o
F)conjunctiv/o
G)core/o
H)corne/o
I)cycl/o
J)dacry/o
K)glauc/o
L)goni/o
M)irid/o
N)kerat/o
O)myring/o
P)ophthalm/o
Q)opt/o
R)ot/o
S)phac/o
T)phot/o
U)presby/o
V)retin/o
W)salping/o
X)scot/o
Y)staped/o
Z)vitr/o

Question 4

Which classification of drugs treats nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and vertigo?

Accepted Answer

A)  Analgesics 
B)  Mydriatics 
C)  Emulsifiers 
D)  Antiemetics 
E)  Ophthalmic moisturizers 
A)  Analgesics 
B)  Mydriatics 
C)  Emulsifiers 
D)  Antiemetics 
E)  Ophthalmic moisturizers

Question 5

Sclerostomy is commonly performed on the anterior chamber to relieve the pressure associated with glaucoma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Corrective surgery for a deformed or excessively large or small pinna is called

Accepted Answer

A)  antrotomy. 
B)  microtomy. 
C)  macrotomy. 
D)  otoplasty. 
E)  blepharoplasty. 
A)  antrotomy. 
B)  microtomy. 
C)  macrotomy. 
D)  otoplasty. 
E)  blepharoplasty.

Question 7

Ophthalmic decongestants temporarily relieve the itching and minor irritation associated with allergies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Ankylosis of spongy bone around the oval window is called

Accepted Answer

A)  tinnitus. 
B)  otosclerosis. 
C)  tympanosclerosis. 
D)  tympanorrhexis. 
E)  mastoiditis. 
A)  tinnitus. 
B)  otosclerosis. 
C)  tympanosclerosis. 
D)  tympanorrhexis. 
E)  mastoiditis.

Question 9

A visual distortion of objects is called

Accepted Answer

A)  tinnitus. 
B)  acuity. 
C)  metamorphopsia. 
D)  anacusis. 
E)  conduction impairment. 
A)  tinnitus. 
B)  acuity. 
C)  metamorphopsia. 
D)  anacusis. 
E)  conduction impairment.

Question 10

Build a word that means inflammation of the choroid:

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Question 11

What is the surgical procedure for the placement of a tube to drain fluid from the middle ear?

Accepted Answer

A)  Myringoplasty 
B)  Tympanostomy 
C)  Myringorrhexis 
D)  Labyrinthotomy 
E)  Tympanoplasty 
A)  Myringoplasty 
B)  Tympanostomy 
C)  Myringorrhexis 
D)  Labyrinthotomy 
E)  Tympanoplasty

Question 12

Build a word that means excision of the stapes:

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Question 13

Exotropia is a condition in which the eyes turn outward, causing a divergent squint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-severe congenital deficiency in color perception

Accepted Answer

A) achromatopsia 
B) amblyopia 
C) astigmatism 
D) cataracts 
E) drusen
F)epiphora
G)exotropia
H)gonioscopy
I)myopia
J)ophthalmologist
K)ophthalmodynamometry
L)otosclerosis
M)phacocele
N)phacoemulsification
O)photophobia
P)presbyacusis
Q)retinoblastoma
R)Rinne
S)scotoma
T)slit lamp
U)strabismus
V)tinnitus
W)tonometer
X)tympanostomy
Y)vertigo
Z)Weber 
A) achromatopsia 
B) amblyopia 
C) astigmatism 
D) cataracts 
E) drusen
F)epiphora
G)exotropia
H)gonioscopy
I)myopia
J)ophthalmologist
K)ophthalmodynamometry
L)otosclerosis
M)phacocele
N)phacoemulsification
O)photophobia
P)presbyacusis
Q)retinoblastoma
R)Rinne
S)scotoma
T)slit lamp
U)strabismus
V)tinnitus
W)tonometer
X)tympanostomy
Y)vertigo
Z)Weber

Question 15

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-horny tissue; hard; cornea

Accepted Answer

A) ambly/o 
B) aque/o 
C) audi/o 
D) blephar/o 
E) choroid/o
F)conjunctiv/o
G)core/o
H)corne/o
I)cycl/o
J)dacry/o
K)glauc/o
L)goni/o
M)irid/o
N)kerat/o
O)myring/o
P)ophthalm/o
Q)opt/o
R)ot/o
S)phac/o
T)phot/o
U)presby/o
V)retin/o
W)salping/o
X)scot/o
Y)staped/o
Z)vitr/o 
A) ambly/o 
B) aque/o 
C) audi/o 
D) blephar/o 
E) choroid/o
F)conjunctiv/o
G)core/o
H)corne/o
I)cycl/o
J)dacry/o
K)glauc/o
L)goni/o
M)irid/o
N)kerat/o
O)myring/o
P)ophthalm/o
Q)opt/o
R)ot/o
S)phac/o
T)phot/o
U)presby/o
V)retin/o
W)salping/o
X)scot/o
Y)staped/o
Z)vitr/o

Question 16

The inner edge of the eye is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  canaliculus. 
B)  conjunctiva. 
C)  semicircular canal. 
D)  canthus. 
E)  optic disc. 
A)  canaliculus. 
B)  conjunctiva. 
C)  semicircular canal. 
D)  canthus. 
E)  optic disc.

Question 17

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-pupil

Accepted Answer

A) ambly/o 
B) aque/o 
C) audi/o 
D) blephar/o 
E) choroid/o
F)conjunctiv/o
G)core/o
H)corne/o
I)cycl/o
J)dacry/o
K)glauc/o
L)goni/o
M)irid/o
N)kerat/o
O)myring/o
P)ophthalm/o
Q)opt/o
R)ot/o
S)phac/o
T)phot/o
U)presby/o
V)retin/o
W)salping/o
X)scot/o
Y)staped/o
Z)vitr/o 
A) ambly/o 
B) aque/o 
C) audi/o 
D) blephar/o 
E) choroid/o
F)conjunctiv/o
G)core/o
H)corne/o
I)cycl/o
J)dacry/o
K)glauc/o
L)goni/o
M)irid/o
N)kerat/o
O)myring/o
P)ophthalm/o
Q)opt/o
R)ot/o
S)phac/o
T)phot/o
U)presby/o
V)retin/o
W)salping/o
X)scot/o
Y)staped/o
Z)vitr/o

Question 18

Eversion, or outward turning, of the edge of the lower eyelid is called

Accepted Answer

A)  chalazion. 
B)  ectropion. 
C)  entropion. 
D)  blepharoptosis. 
E)  epiphora. 
A)  chalazion. 
B)  ectropion. 
C)  entropion. 
D)  blepharoptosis. 
E)  epiphora.

Question 19

Which layer of the eye contains the rods and cones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Retina 
B)  Cornea 
C)  Sclera 
D)  Choroid 
E)  Conjunctiva 
A)  Retina 
B)  Cornea 
C)  Sclera 
D)  Choroid 
E)  Conjunctiva

Question 20

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-ciliary body of the eye; circular; cycle

Accepted Answer

A) ambly/o 
B) aque/o 
C) audi/o 
D) blephar/o 
E) choroid/o
F)conjunctiv/o
G)core/o
H)corne/o
I)cycl/o
J)dacry/o
K)glauc/o
L)goni/o
M)irid/o
N)kerat/o
O)myring/o
P)ophthalm/o
Q)opt/o
R)ot/o
S)phac/o
T)phot/o
U)presby/o
V)retin/o
W)salping/o
X)scot/o
Y)staped/o
Z)vitr/o 
A) ambly/o 
B) aque/o 
C) audi/o 
D) blephar/o 
E) choroid/o
F)conjunctiv/o
G)core/o
H)corne/o
I)cycl/o
J)dacry/o
K)glauc/o
L)goni/o
M)irid/o
N)kerat/o
O)myring/o
P)ophthalm/o
Q)opt/o
R)ot/o
S)phac/o
T)phot/o
U)presby/o
V)retin/o
W)salping/o
X)scot/o
Y)staped/o
Z)vitr/o

Use myring/o to build a word that means surgical repair of the eardrum:

Use scler/o to build a word that means softening of the sclera:

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -vitreous body (of the eye)

Which classification of drugs treats nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and vertigo?

Sclerostomy is commonly performed on the anterior chamber to relieve the pressure associated with glaucoma.

Corrective surgery for a deformed or excessively large or small pinna is called

Ophthalmic decongestants temporarily relieve the itching and minor irritation associated with allergies.

Ankylosis of spongy bone around the oval window is called

A visual distortion of objects is called

Build a word that means inflammation of the choroid:

What is the surgical procedure for the placement of a tube to drain fluid from the middle ear?

Build a word that means excision of the stapes:

Exotropia is a condition in which the eyes turn outward, causing a divergent squint.

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -severe congenital deficiency in color perception

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -horny tissue; hard; cornea

The inner edge of the eye is called the

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -pupil

Eversion, or outward turning, of the edge of the lower eyelid is called

Which layer of the eye contains the rods and cones?

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -ciliary body of the eye; circular; cycle

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Exam 16: Special Senses

Use myring/o to build a word that means surgical repair of the eardrum:

Use scler/o to build a word that means softening of the sclera:

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -vitreous body (of the eye)

Which classification of drugs treats nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and vertigo?

Sclerostomy is commonly performed on the anterior chamber to relieve the pressure associated with glaucoma.

Corrective surgery for a deformed or excessively large or small pinna is called

Ophthalmic decongestants temporarily relieve the itching and minor irritation associated with allergies.

Ankylosis of spongy bone around the oval window is called

A visual distortion of objects is called

Build a word that means inflammation of the choroid:

What is the surgical procedure for the placement of a tube to drain fluid from the middle ear?

Build a word that means excision of the stapes:

Exotropia is a condition in which the eyes turn outward, causing a divergent squint.

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -severe congenital deficiency in color perception

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -horny tissue; hard; cornea

The inner edge of the eye is called the

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -pupil

Eversion, or outward turning, of the edge of the lower eyelid is called

Which layer of the eye contains the rods and cones?

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -ciliary body of the eye; circular; cycle

Basic Elements of a Medical Word

Suffixes

Prefixes

Body Structure

Integumentary System

Digestive System

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Musculoskeletal System

Urinary System

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Nervous System

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