Medications Topically Applied to the Eyes Are Called ____ Medications

question 17

Multiple Choice

Medications topically applied to the eyes are called ____ medications.

• A) corneal
• B) optic
• C) lingual
• D) otic

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Definitions:

Neck

The neck is the part of the body that connects the head to the torso, containing structures that support movement, blood flow, and nerve communication.

Hypoglossal Nerves

Cranial nerves responsible for controlling the movements of most of the muscles in the tongue, crucial for speech, swallowing, and food manipulation.

Vagus Nerves

The tenth cranial nerves, extending from the brainstem to the abdomen, which play critical roles in controlling heart, digestive, and respiratory functions.

Sympathetic Division

A part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by accelerating heart rate, constricting blood vessels, and raising blood pressure.