What Is Meant by HIPS

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is meant by HIPS?

• A) High polysaccharides
• B) High in polysaccharides
• C) Highly ionic polymer solution
• D) High-impact polystyrene
• E) Highly ionic protein solution

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Definitions:

Pupillary Light Reflex

A reflex that controls the diameter of the pupils in response to the intensity of light that falls on the retinal surface, serving to protect the eyes from intense light.

Visual Fields

The total area in which objects can be seen in the peripheral vision while the eye is focused on a central point.

Periorbital Edema

Swelling around the eyes due to fluid accumulation, often resulting from allergies, infections, or injuries.

Exophthalmos

A condition characterized by an abnormal protrusion of the eyeball(s) from the orbit, commonly associated with thyroid disease, specifically Graves' disease.