Occasionally Otoconia in the Vestibular Organs Fall Out of the Dense

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Short Answer

Occasionally otoconia in the vestibular organs fall out of the dense gelatinous matrix that holds them and make contact directly with hair cells. Predict what symptoms you might expect? Look up the disorder Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo and state whether your prediction was accurate.

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Definitions:

Ptosis

A drooping or falling of the upper eyelid which may be due to a variety of causes including disease, injury, or natural aging.

Blepharitis

An inflammation of the eyelids, often causing redness, itching, and dandruff-like scales on eyelashes.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that lead to optic nerve damage, often associated with elevated intraocular pressure, and can result in loss of vision if not treated.

Sty

A painful, red lump on the edge of an eyelid caused by an infected oil gland.