Health Unit 3 (Teeth, Mouth, Eyes, and Ears)

the _____ is the top part of the tooth that is covered by _______

1 blank is crown/ second blank is enamel

farsightedness cannot be correct with the use of contact lesson

F

ear drops

a safe treatment for wax build-up

eardrum

a thin membrane, dividing the outer ear from the middle ear

reading with ____________ and watching television from as far away as possible, and taking regular breaks will help to avoid undue eyestrain

adequate light

ear plugs

appropriate protection from loud noises

halitosis is the medical terminology for _______ ( bad breath, tooth decay, gum disease)

bad breath

hair cells

can be damaged by loud noises

earaches

caused by sinus infection or another illness affecting the nose or mouth

swimmer's ear

caused by the bacterial infection in the ear canal

ear canal

channels sound to the eardrum

inner ear

cochlea and semicircular canals

the ______ consists of the inner lining of the eyelids which contains many glands that secrete oil and tears, enabling the eye to move freely and easily

conjunctiva

outer ear

consists of the pinna and the ear canal

cochlea

converts sound of the waves into electrochemical implies which are transmitted to the brain

middle ear

eardrum and ossicles

the _____________ is the colored part of the eye.

iris

a _____ is an illness or disorder of of the body.

malady

_______________ people can see objects that are close more clearly than objects that are far way

near-sighted

________ disease destroys the gums and legaments that surround the teeth

periodontal

_______ teeth are the second set of teeth that continue to erupt on the into adulthood

permanent

______ is a film-like substance that is formed from the acid that resolves from the combination of sugars and bacteria

plaque

cavities and periodontal disease occur when _________ is not adequately removed from the surface of the tooth

plaque

wax

protects the eardrum from the dirt

the system of blood vessels and nervous inside the tooth are known as ________

pulp

the ___________ is the opening which allows the light to enter the eye.

pupil

the _________ is the nerve tissue at the back of the eye which receives the image that has been formed by the cornea, the pupil, and the lens

retina

the _______ stabilizes the tooth and is connected by the crown by the __________

root/ neck

the ___________ is the whet outer coat layer of the eyeball

sclera

ossicles

small bones in the middle ear that transfer sound waves to the inner ear

the formation of plaque and halitosis can be avoided by brushing and flossing at least _________

twice a day

eating foods with sufficient amounts of ____________ will help keep your eyes working correctly

vitamin A