Unit 5 Flashcardizz (Ch 16 and 17)

Front

What type of pain is dull and occurs over long stretches of time?

Back

Chronic pain is a type of pain that is dull and persists over an extended period.

Front

Which muscle moves the eye towards the nose?

Back

The medial rectus muscle is responsible for moving the eye towards the nose.

Front

What is myopia otherwise known as?

Back

Myopia is also known as Nearsightedness.

Front

True or False: Rods are responsible for your peripheral vision.

Back

True. Rods are photoreceptor cells in the retina that are responsible for peripheral vision.

Front

What stimulates the utricle and saccule receptors?

Back

The movement of the otoliths which bend stereocilia stimulates the utricle and saccule receptors.

Front

Define visceral pain.

Back

Visceral pain is a type of pain that originates from the internal organs.

Front

What is the function of the lateral rectus muscle?

Back

The lateral rectus muscle moves the eye away from the nose.

Front

What is the difference between myopia and hyperopia?

Back

Myopia (nearsightedness) is the inability to see distant objects clearly, while hyperopia (farsightedness) is the inability to see close objects clearly.

Front

What role do cones play in vision?

Back

Cones are photoreceptor cells in the retina responsible for color vision and visual acuity.

Front

What is the function of the tectorial membrane?

Back

The tectorial membrane plays a role in the auditory system by bending stereocilia in response to sound vibrations.