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Match Each of the Following Disorders Associated with Sensory Mechanisms

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Match each of the following disorders associated with sensory mechanisms with its description.

Premises:
distant objects appear out of focus because the eyeball is longer than normal; also known as nearsightedness
condition that results from a decrease in the normal transparency of the lens
inflammation of the middle ear; a common cause of earaches
condition resulting from irregularities in the shape of the lens or cornea; symptoms include blurred vision
chronic disorder of the inner ear; symptoms include nausea, dizziness, and loss of hearing
condition that generally occurs after age 40 as the lens stiffens; results in the inability to focus on objects that are nearby
condition caused by blockage of the canal of Schlemm; increased amount of aqueous humor causes increased pressure in the eye; may lead to blindness
Responses:
astigmatism
myopia
glaucoma
cataracts
presbyopia
Ménière's syndrome
otitis media

Correct Answer:

distant objects appear out of focus because the eyeball is longer than normal; also known as nearsightedness
condition that results from a decrease in the normal transparency of the lens
inflammation of the middle ear; a common cause of earaches
condition resulting from irregularities in the shape of the lens or cornea; symptoms include blurred vision
chronic disorder of the inner ear; symptoms include nausea, dizziness, and loss of hearing
condition that generally occurs after age 40 as the lens stiffens; results in the inability to focus on objects that are nearby
condition caused by blockage of the canal of Schlemm; increased amount of aqueous humor causes increased pressure in the eye; may lead to blindness
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