Which of the Following Is Associated with Glaucoma

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is associated with glaucoma?

• A) Cloudy or opaque areas in the lens that cause blurring of vision
• B) Blockage of the outflow of aqueous humor causing an increase in intraocular pressure
• C) Progressive loss of the central field of vision
• D) Leading cause of blindness in aging people

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Definitions:

Papillae

Small sensory projections on the tongue responsible for taste sensation.

Optic Chiasm

A structure located at the base of the brain where the optic nerves partially cross, allowing visual information from each eye to be processed by both hemispheres of the brain.

Olfactory Epithelium

A specialized tissue inside the nasal cavity that is responsible for detecting odors through the binding of odor molecule to receptor neurons.

Cochlear Implants

Electronic devices that partially restore hearing by directly stimulating the cochlear nerve in the inner ear.