Anisocoria: Signs and Abnormalities

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What is the minimum size of anisocoria considered to be physiological?

  • 0.4mm
  • 1.0mm
  • 0.5mm (correct)
  • 2.0mm

What is the term used to describe a variation in pupil size that is considered normal?

  • Physiological anisocoria (correct)
  • Pupil abnormality
  • Simple pupil variation
  • Anisocoria

What is the typical characteristic of anisocoria?

  • A difference in pupil size of ≥1.0mm
  • A constant change in pupil size
  • A difference in pupil size of ≥0.5mm (correct)
  • Equal pupil size

What is the term used to describe a difference in pupil size of ≥0.5mm?

<p>Physiological anisocoria (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of anisocoria that is typically considered normal?

<p>A difference in pupil size of ≥0.5mm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinguishing feature of physiological anisocoria?

<p>A difference in pupil size that is usually ≥0.5mm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of anisocoria considered to be within the normal range?

<p>A pupil size difference that is consistently &lt;0.5mm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what context is anisocoria of ≥0.5mm typically considered?

<p>As a normal variation in pupil size (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the presence of physiological anisocoria?

<p>A normal variation in pupil size with no underlying condition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about anisocoria of <0.5mm?

<p>It is a normal variation in pupil size (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of anisocoria being described as 'simple'?

<p>It is a variant of normal pupil function (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 0.5mm threshold in anisocoria?

<p>It is the maximum size of anisocoria that is considered normal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between physiological anisocoria and other types of anisocoria?

<p>The underlying cause of the anisocoria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relevance of anisocoria to pupil function?

<p>It is a variant of normal pupil function (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of anisocoria in medical diagnosis?

<p>It is a normal variation that does not require further investigation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of anisocoria that is typically considered within the normal range?

<p>Anisocoria ≥0.5mm but typically &lt;1mm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe anisocoria that is considered to be abnormal?

<p>Pathological anisocoria (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why anisocoria of ≥0.5mm is considered to be within the normal range?

<p>It is a variation that is commonly seen in the population (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'simple' in describing anisocoria?

<p>It indicates a less severe form of anisocoria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of anisocoria being described as 'physiological'?

<p>It is a variation that is commonly seen in the population (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the threshold above which anisocoria is typically classified as abnormal?

<p>&gt;1mm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the variation in pupil size that is not necessarily pathological?

<p>Physiological anisocoria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of anisocoria that is typically considered normal?

<p>A difference in pupil size of ≥0.5mm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the presence of anisocoria of ≥0.5mm?

<p>A normal variation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'simple' in the context of anisocoria?

<p>It implies a benign condition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of distinguishing between physiological and abnormal anisocoria?

<p>To identify the underlying cause of the anisocoria (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of anisocoria being classified as physiological?

<p>The anisocoria is not necessarily indicative of a pathology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the threshold value of 0.5mm in anisocoria?

<p>It is the threshold above which anisocoria is considered abnormal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of physiological anisocoria?

<p>It is typically asymptomatic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between physiological anisocoria and other types of anisocoria?

<p>The underlying cause of the anisocoria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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