#1
What is the medical term for nearsightedness?
Myopia
ExplanationNearsightedness where distant objects appear blurry.
#2
Which part of the eye is responsible for color vision?
Retina
ExplanationThe retina contains photoreceptor cells, including cones responsible for color vision.
#3
Which of the following is a condition characterized by the loss of hearing due to aging?
Presbycusis
ExplanationAge-related hearing loss.
#4
What is the medical term for the sense of smell?
Olfaction
ExplanationThe sensory perception of odors.
#5
Which part of the ear helps maintain balance and equilibrium?
Vestibule
ExplanationPortion of the inner ear involved in balance.
#6
What does the acronym ENT stand for in the medical field?
Ear, Nose, and Throat
ExplanationMedical specialty dealing with disorders of the ear, nose, and throat.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a type of taste bud?
Pungent
ExplanationPungent refers to a strong taste or smell but isn't a type of taste bud.
#8
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual information?
Occipital lobe
ExplanationRegion at the back of the brain responsible for visual processing.
#9
What is the medical term for the sensation of spinning or dizziness?
Vertigo
ExplanationPerception of movement when stationary.
#10
Which of the following is a condition characterized by ringing in the ears?
Tinnitus
ExplanationPerception of noise or ringing in the ears.
#11
What is the medical term for the eardrum?
Tympanic membrane
ExplanationThin membrane separating the outer and middle ear.
#12
Which of the following is a specialized field of medicine focusing on the treatment of the nervous system?
Neurology
ExplanationMedical specialty dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
#13
Which of the following is NOT a type of eye movement?
Tremor
ExplanationTremor is a shaking movement, not an eye movement.
#14
What is the medical term for the surgical correction of a deviated nasal septum?
Septoplasty
ExplanationSurgical procedure to correct a deviated nasal septum.
#15
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing auditory information?
Temporal lobe
ExplanationRegion on the side of the brain responsible for processing auditory information.