The Condition Called ______________ Is Caused by the Reactivation of the Dormant

question 11

Short Answer

The condition called ______________ is caused by the reactivation of the dormant herpes zoster virus, typically in older adults and for which a vaccine is available.​

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Definitions:

Optic Disc

A small, circular area in the retina where the optic nerve connects to the eye, marking the point of exit for retinal nerve fibers.

Optic Nerve

A paired nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that converts light into neural signals that the brain interprets as visual images.

Pupil

The black circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, which regulates the amount of light that enters the eye.