Exam ST
110
Senses Exam
ST 110
1. The surgical removal of mastoid cells is called:
a. Myringotomy
b. Mastoidotomy
c. Myringectomy
d. Mastoidectomy
2. Which of the following terms defines progressive hearing loss that is related to
age?
a. Conductive
b. Sensorineural
c. Deafness
d. Presbycusis
3. What is the ear action when sound waves enter the ear through the pinna and
travel down the auditory canal, and strike the TM between the outer and middle
ear?
a. Bone conduction
b. Air conduction
c. Sensorineural conduction
d. Acoustic conduction
4. What is the taste bud that is located on the lateral sides of the tongue?
a. sweet
b. sour
c. salty
d. bitter
5. What is another name given to the surgical procedure corneal transplant?
a. Lensectomy
b. Extracapsular cataract extraction
c. Iridectomy
d. Keratoplasty
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Exam ST
110
6. What condition is characterized by increased intraocular pressure that if left
untreated will apply pressure on the optic nerve and cause loss of peripheral
vision and eventually blindness?
a. Macular degeneration
b. Strabismus
c. Hemianopia
d. Glaucoma
7. is defined as an inflammation of the cornea.
a. Scleritis
b. Keratitis
c. Iritis
d. Synechia
8. Inflammation of the iris is called:
a. Iritis
b. Scleritis
c. Keratitis
d. Synechia
9. The process by which the eyes make adjustments for seeing objects at various
distances is called .
a. Convergence
b. Accommodation
c. Emmetropia
d. Refraction
10. The white portion of the eye is also known as the .
a. Choroid
b. Oveal
c. Sclera
d. Iris
11. What taste bud is located on the back one-third portion of the tongue?
a. Bitter
b. Sweet
c. Salty
d. Sour