light-sensitive membrane, changes light to nerve impulses

What is the function of perspiration?

to cool your body as the perspiration evaporates

Inner ear: Cochlea, vestibule, and semi-curcular canals

structure that surrounds the root of a hair.

make images appear foggy or blurry.

dead skin cells shed as sticky, white flakes from the scalp

outer, thinner layer of skin composed of living/dead cells

secrete sweat through ducts to pores on skin's surface

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about tears?

Carry nutrients to the structures of the eye.

transparent tissue that bends and focuses light

substance formed when plaque hardens

3 small bones, connects eardrum to the inner ear

Tooth decay occurs when

bacteria in plaque produce acids that destroy tooth enamel.

inflammation of the periodontal structures

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Ch. 14 Quiz Bowl: Skin, Teeth, Eyes and Ears

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Ch. 14 Personal Care and Healthy Behaviors. Glencoe Health Textbook 2005 Edition

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1
Retina
light-sensitive membrane, changes light to nerve impulses
the inner ear
gland that secretes tears to help protect the eyes
water like fluid that provides nourishment to the eye
2
Which condition leads to permanent loss of vision?
myopia
strabismus
astigmatism
macular degeneration
3
What is the function of perspiration?
To flush out pores
To block ultraviolet rays
to cool your body as the perspiration evaporates
to wash away pathogens
4
Dark-skinned people need to take more precaution against UV radiation than fair-skinned people.
False
True
5
The retina contains light-sensitive rods and cones.
True
False
6
Labyrinth
Sensory receptors
Hammer, anvil, stirrup
Inner ear: Cochlea, vestibule, and semi-curcular canals
Outer ear: pinna, lobe, external auditory canal
7
Wax buildup can cause sensorineural hearing loss.
True
Flase
8
Moles are spots on the skin that contain extra
melanin
sebum
dermis
sebaceous glands
9
Hair follicle
inflammation of the periodontal structures
dead skin cells shed as white, sticky flakes from the scalp
secrete sweat through ducts to pores to skin's surface
structure that surrounds the root of a hair.
10
Cataracts
are caused by a damaged retina.
stem from a malfunction of the macula.
make images appear foggy or blurry.
can be corrected with glasses.
11
What happens when the eye focuses on objects that are near?
The pupil dilates
The lens flattens
The lens curves
The sclera thickens
12
Dandruff
outer, thinner layer of skin composed of living/dead skin
inflammation of the periodontal structures
structure that surrounds the root of a hair
dead skin cells shed as sticky, white flakes from the scalp
13
Habitually listening to loud music can eventually lead to permanent hearing loss.
False
True
14
Epidermis
inflammation of periodontal structures
structure that surrounds the root of a hair
outer, thinner layer of skin composed of living/dead cells
middle layer of skin, contains majority of skin's structures
15
Sweat glands
secrete sweat through ducts to pores on skin's surface
substance formed when plaque hardens
light-sensitive membrane on which light images are cast
clear tissue, bends/focuses light before entering the lens
16
The middle ear contains structures that help you keep your balance.
False
True
17
Eating foods rich in phosphorus, vitamin C and calcium will strengthen teeth and gums.
False
True
18
What forms when a hair follicle becomes infected with bacteria?
acne
a boil
dandruff
a wart
19
Bright flashes of light and blurred vision can signal a detached retina.
False
True
20
Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about tears?
The clear foreign particles from the eye.
Carry nutrients to the structures of the eye.
Contain substances that protects the eye against infection
Are secreted from the lacrimal gland.
21
Cornea
transparent tissue that bends and focuses light
allows the appropriate amount of light to enter sclera
light sensitive membrane on which light is cast
3 small bones linked together, connects eardrum & inner ear
22
Tarter
yellow substance, result from chemical digestion
cavity of the tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels
bacteria on the tongue
substance formed when plaque hardens
23
The main function of sebum is to waterproof the skin.
True
False
24
Auditory ossicles
structure of the outer ear
sensory receptors of the ear
structure of the labyrinth
3 small bones, connects eardrum to the inner ear
25
Tooth decay occurs when
acid destroys plaque, exposing tooth enamel.
bacteria drill into weak areas of the tooth enamel.
bacteria in plaque produce acids that destroy tooth enamel.
a buildup of plague eats away tooth enamel.
26
Periodontal disease
substance formed when plaque hardens
inflammation of the periodontal structures
three bones linked together that connect eardrum w inner ear
outer, thinner layer of skin w/ living and dead cells
27
When you get a tattoo, you run the risk of contracting.
Vitiligo
Hepatitis C
Boils
Cancer
28
In the condition called tinnitus, sound waves fail to reach the inner ear.
False
True
29
The vitreous humor
helps the eye keep its shape
contributes to the production of tears
focuses images on the retina
protects the inner layers of the eye
30
Halitosis can have several causes; smoking, tooth decay, and bacteria on the tongue.
False
True

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