Unit 3: Eye Dissection - Cow Eye vs Human Eye Study Plan
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What is the main difference in eye muscles between cows and humans?

  • Cows can move their eyes in more directions than humans
  • Humans have four muscles that control their eyes, while cows have more
  • Cows have more muscles controlling their eyes
  • Humans can roll their eyes, but cows cannot (correct)

    • What feature do humans lack in their eyes that is present in many animals to enhance night vision?

  • Cornea
  • Iris
  • Pupil
  • Tapetum (correct)

    • In hyperopia, where does light focus in relation to the retina?

  • Directly on the retina
  • Behind the retina (correct)
  • In front of the retina
  • Around the sides of the eye

    • What does a person with myopia struggle to see clearly?

    <p>Objects at a distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for color vision in the retina?

    <p>Cones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a higher top number on a Snellen eye chart represent?

    <p>Further distance from the chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of color blindness?

    <p>Difficulty distinguishing between red and green hues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the eye controls the size of the pupil?

    <p>Iris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hearing loss occurs due to problems with the ear canal or middle ear bones?

    <p>Conductive Hearing Loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which eye condition results from a clouding of the lens?

    <p>Cataract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the ear vibrates when sound waves reach it?

    <p>Tympanic Membrane (eardrum)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which eye structure provides structural support for the inner components of the eye?

    <p>Sclera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the eye helps maintain the shape of the eye and provides nutrients to the cornea and lens?

    <p>Aqueous Humor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells in the eye are responsible for color vision and detail in bright light?

    <p>Cones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes hyperopia (farsightedness)?

    <p>The eyeball being too short</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the ear separates the outer ear from the middle ear?

    <p>Tympanic membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of premolars in teeth anatomy?

    <p>Used for crushing and grinding food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure in the inner ear converts sound vibrations into electrical signals?

    <p>Cochlea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is tinnitus?

    <p>A condition where a person hears sounds like ringing or buzzing in their ears when there is no external sound present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tooth is used for tearing and grasping food?

    <p>Canines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the auditory nerve do?

    <p>Carries electrical signals from the cochlea to the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are cavities formed in teeth?

    <p>By bacterial activity eroding enamel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is color blindness?

    <p>A genetic condition where individuals have difficulty distinguishing between certain colors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do middle ear auditory ossicles contribute to hearing?

    <p>They amplify and transmit sound vibrations to the inner ear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common treatment option for small cavities?

    <p>Crown placement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the soft palate?

    <p>Close off nasal passages during swallowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which professional specializes in designing, fitting, and maintaining dentures?

    <p>Denturist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of an audiologist?

    <p>Diagnoses hearing and balance disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure prevents food and liquids from entering the airway during swallowing?

    <p>Epiglottis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the hard palate?

    <p>Support and separate mouth from nasal cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist diagnose and treat?

    <p>Disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of an Ophthalmologist?

    <p>Specializes in eye care and surgeries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a Dental Hygienist in oral healthcare?

    <p>Apply fluoride treatments and educate patients on oral hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following animals is likely to have a tapetum behind the retina for enhanced night vision?

    <p>Cats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of vision problem might a person experience if light focuses behind the retina?

    <p>Hyperopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason a person with myopia struggles to see distant objects clearly?

    <p>Focusing in front of the retina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the eye is responsible for color vision and can be affected in color blindness?

    <p>Retina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main distinction in eye movement between cows and humans?

    <p>Ability to roll eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a Snellen eye chart, what does the bottom number indicate?

    <p>Distance from the chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which eye condition might allow an individual to have better distance vision than near vision?

    <p>Hyperopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the epiglottis during swallowing?

    <p>It prevents food and liquids from entering the airway.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which professional provides vision care, diagnoses eye diseases, and prescribes glasses and contact lenses?

    <p>Optometrist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of tooth anatomy does a cavity treatment typically involve removing the decayed portion and filling it with a dental material?

    <p>Molars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process involves the brain sending signals to the larynx muscles for sound production?

    <p>Speaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is crucial for modifying sound waves by movements of the tongue, lips, and palate during speech production?

    <p>Soft palate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of a denturist in oral healthcare?

    <p>Design, fit, and maintain dentures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which specialist conducts hearing tests, provides hearing aid fittings, and offers counseling for hearing impairments?

    <p>Audiologist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a dental hygienist in oral healthcare?

    <p>Provide preventive dental care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure serves to provide structural support and separation between the mouth and nasal cavity?

    <p>Hard palate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common treatment option for extensive tooth decay that affects a large portion of the tooth?

    <p>Crowns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the semicircular canals in the inner ear?

    <p>Maintain balance and detect head movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the tooth anchors it into the jawbone?

    <p>Root</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes a cavity in a tooth?

    <p>Erosion of the enamel by acids produced by bacteria in plaque</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the ear is responsible for collecting sound waves and directing them to the ear canal?

    <p>Pinna/Auricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which teeth are located at the back of the mouth and are used for grinding and chewing food?

    <p>Molars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the outer ear canal do when sound waves reach it?

    <p>Collects and directs sound waves to the eardrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the aqueous humor in the eye?

    <p>Maintains the shape of the eye and provides nutrients to the cornea and lens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells in the eye are responsible for vision in low light conditions?

    <p>Rods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of conductive hearing loss?

    <p>Problems with the ear canal or middle ear bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the eye expands or contracts to control the amount of light entering?

    <p>Pupil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are sound vibrations transmitted from the outer ear to the cochlea?

    <p>Through the ossicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of eye condition can lead to vision loss if untreated?

    <p>Glaucoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the vitreous humor in the eye?

    <p>Helps maintain eye shape and supports the retina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes clouding of the lens in the eye leading to blurry vision?

    <p>Cataract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the ear separates the outer ear from the middle ear?

    <p>Tympanic membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the eye helps focus light entering it and protects from dust?

    <p>Cornea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Patient Care Professionals of the Senses

    Optometry

    • Human eye vs cow eye: humans have more muscles to control eye movement, whereas cows have only four muscles to control their eyes.
    • Human eye: no tapetum, a reflective layer behind the retina that enhances night vision in many animals.
    • Visual Acuity Test: Snellen eye chart, top number refers to the distance in feet, and bottom number is the distance at which a person with normal sight can read the same line.
    • Hyperopia (Farsightedness): light focuses behind the retina, leading to difficulty seeing nearby objects clearly.
    • Myopia (Nearsightedness): light focuses in front of the retina, resulting in difficulty seeing distant objects clearly.
    • Color Blindness: genetic condition, difficulty distinguishing between certain colors due to abnormalities in the cones of the retina.

    Audiology

    • The three divisions of the ear:
      • Outer Ear: pinna/auricle, collects sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.
      • Middle Ear: eardrum, vibrates in response to sound waves, and transmits vibrations to the inner ear.
      • Inner Ear: cochlea, converts sound vibrations into electrical signals, and semicircular canals, essential for maintaining balance and detecting head movements.
    • Sound creation: object vibration, pressure waves in the air, and sound waves traveling to the outer ear.
    • Tinnitus: condition where a person hears sounds like ringing or buzzing in their ears when there is no external sound present.

    Dental

    • Structure and Function of Teeth:
      • Incisors: sharp, for cutting food.
      • Canines: pointed, for tearing and grasping food.
      • Premolars (Bicuspids): flat surfaces with ridges, for crushing and grinding food.
      • Molars: large, flat surfaces with multiple cusps, for grinding and chewing food.
    • Anatomy of a Tooth:
      • Crown: visible part above the gumline.
      • Neck: area where the crown meets the root.
      • Root: anchors the tooth into the jawbone.
      • Dentin: hard, calcified tissue, forms the bulk of the tooth structure.
      • Enamel: hard, outer layer, protects the tooth from decay.
      • Nerve/Pulp: innermost part, containing nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue.
    • Cavities: hole in the tooth, caused by bacterial activity, and risk factors include poor oral hygiene, sugary and acidic foods, frequent snacking, dry mouth, and certain medical conditions.

    Speech Pathology

    • How Speech is Created: brain sends signals to muscles of the larynx (voice box), air from lungs passes through the trachea and into the larynx, vocal cords (folds of tissue) vibrate, producing sound waves.
    • Speech sounds: modified by movements of the tongue, lips, and palate, and articulated as words and sentences.

    Career Profiles

    • Audiologist: specializes in hearing and balance disorders, conducts hearing tests, and provides hearing aid fittings.
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist (ENT): diagnoses and treats disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck, and performs surgeries.
    • Optometrist: provides vision care, diagnoses eye diseases, and prescribes glasses and contact lenses.
    • Ophthalmologist: medical doctor, specializing in eye care, performs eye surgeries, and treats conditions like cataracts, retinal disorders, and corneal diseases.
    • Denturist: specializes in designing, fitting, and maintaining dentures and removable dental appliances.
    • Dentists: diagnose, treat, and prevent oral diseases, perform procedures like fillings, root canals, and extractions.
    • Dental Hygienists: provide preventive dental care, promote oral health, perform cleanings, and apply fluoride treatments.
    • Dental Assistants: assist dentists and dental hygienists during procedures.### Treatment of Cavities
    • Fillings are used for small cavities, where the decayed portion of the tooth is removed and filled with a material such as composite resin, amalgam, or porcelain.
    • Crowns are used for extensive decay, restoring the tooth's shape, size, and strength.
    • Root Canal Therapy is necessary if the decay reaches the nerve/pulp of the tooth, removing infected tissue and sealing the root canal.
    • Extraction is the last option for severe cases where the tooth cannot be saved.

    Anatomy of the Mouth and Throat

    • The hard palate is a bony structure at the roof of the mouth, providing structural support and separation between the mouth and nasal cavity.
    • The soft palate is a muscular portion at the back of the mouth, closing off the nasal passages during swallowing to prevent food and liquids from entering the nose.
    • The pharynx, or throat, is a muscular tube connecting the mouth and nasal cavity to the esophagus and larynx, serving as a passageway for air and food.
    • The trachea, or windpipe, is a flexible tube transporting air to and from the lungs during breathing.
    • The epiglottis is a flap-like structure at the base of the tongue, covering the entrance to the trachea during swallowing, preventing food and liquids from entering the airway.

    How Speech is Created

    • Speech is created through a complex process involving the brain, larynx, trachea, pharynx, and mouth.
    • The brain sends signals to the larynx to produce sound, which travels through the trachea and pharynx.
    • The sound waves are modified by movements of the tongue, lips, and palate to form speech sounds.

    Career Profiles

    • Audiologists specialize in hearing and balance disorders, conducting hearing tests and providing hearing aid fittings.
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialists diagnose and treat disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck.
    • Optometrists provide vision care, diagnose eye diseases, and prescribe glasses and contact lenses.
    • Ophthalmologists are medical doctors specializing in eye care, performing eye surgeries and treating conditions like cataracts and retinal disorders.
    • Denturists design, fit, and maintain dentures and removable dental appliances.
    • Dentists diagnose, treat, and prevent oral diseases, performing procedures like fillings, root canals, and extractions.
    • Dental Hygienists provide preventive dental care, performing cleanings and educating patients on oral hygiene.

    Hearing Acuity Test

    • Sound waves travel through the air as vibrations, collected and directed into the ear canal by the pinna.
    • The sound waves reach the eardrum, causing it to vibrate, and are then transmitted through the ossicles to the cochlea in the inner ear.
    • Within the cochlea, the vibrations cause fluid movement, stimulating hair cells along the cochlear membrane, which convert the mechanical vibrations into electrical signals.
    • The electrical signals are transmitted via the auditory nerve to the brain, where they are processed and interpreted as sound.

    Hearing Loss

    • Hearing loss can occur due to aging, exposure to loud noises, genetic predisposition, infections, trauma, and certain medical conditions or medications.
    • Conductive Hearing Loss occurs when there is a problem with the ear, such as infections, blockages in the ear canal, or problems with the middle ear bones (ossicles).

    Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology

    • The cornea is the clear outer layer of the eye, helping to focus light entering the eye and protecting the eye from dust and debris.
    • The sclera is the white, tough outer layer of the eye, providing structural support and protection for the inner components of the eye.
    • The iris is the colored part of the eye, controlling the size of the pupil and regulating the amount of light entering the eye.
    • The pupil is the black hole in the center of the iris, expanding or contracting to control the amount of light entering the eye.
    • The lens is a transparent, flexible structure behind the iris and pupil, helping to focus light onto the retina.
    • Aqueous Humor is a clear fluid filling the space between the cornea and the lens, maintaining the shape of the eye and providing nutrients to the cornea and lens.
    • Vitreous Humor is a gel-like substance filling the space between the lens and the retina, maintaining the shape of the eye and providing support to the retina.
    • The retina contains light-sensitive cells called photoreceptors, with rods responsible for vision in low light conditions and cones responsible for color vision and detail in bright light.
    • The optic nerve carries visual information from the retina to the brain, allowing us to see.
    • Associated eye conditions include Glaucoma, which damages the optic nerve, and Cataract, which is a clouding of the lens in the eye.

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