Quiz 4

fovea is found in the center of

macula

the ossicles that gets moved by the vibrations of the tympanic membrane is

malleus

decubitus ulcers usually result from

Prolonged pressure that cuts off circulation

the structures of the inner ear include these, except

auricle

the thin, film-like membrane that covers the front of the eye is called

conjunctiva

stratum corneum of epidermis

is composed of dead cells

The outer ear includes

pinna

which of the following is NOT a special sense receptor

propriorecptor

the following is NOT true about retinal cones

they need retinol to work

the function of the ciliary muscles is

to adjust the thickness of the crystalline lens

the function of the ossicles is

to amplify sound waves

which of the following is NOT found in dermis

keratin

the inner-most layer of the eye ball is

retina

the tube that connects the ear to the throat is

Eustachian tube

a patient has developed a decubitus ulcer infected with MRSA. The ulcer is narrow, but deep, and the white bone can be seen at the bottom of the sore. The ulcer is considered

Stage IV

which of the following is NOT a function of skin

absorption of water

the part of the inner ear that produces electric impulses in auditory nerve to detect sound is

cochlea

the part of the inner ear that contains endolymph is

cochlea, vestibule, semicircular canals (all of the above)

the following muscles rotate the eye ball

extrinsic muscles

superficial burn, such as a sun burn is usually considered

first degree burn

which of the following is a general sense

position

the part of the inner ear that serves for equilibrium and balance is

semicircular canals

the function of the macula is

to produce high-resolution images

the function of arrector pili muscle is

to raise the hair into an upright position

the part of the eye that maintains the shape of the eye ball is called

vitreous body