Match the Explanations with the Associated Abbreviations

question 46

Multiple Choice

Match the explanations with the associated abbreviations.

-AMD

• A)Patient reads from a Snellen chart to test clarity of vision
• B)Helps relieve chronic middle ear infection and inflammation
• C)The area within which objects are seen when the eyes are fixed, looking straight ahead
• D)A measure of fluid buildup in the anterior portion of the eye and associated with glaucoma
• E)Severe inflammation of the middle portion of the ear
• F)Loss of central vision occurring with old age
• G)Normal result when the dark opening of the eye is examined
• H)Artificial part inserted during cataract surgery
• I)Specialty of an otorhinolaryngologist
• J)Test of the balance mechanism of the inner ear by assessing rapidly twitching eye movements

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Definitions:

Tryptophan

An essential amino acid used by the body to produce serotonin and melatonin, found in various protein-rich foods.

α-Ketoacid

An organic compound containing both a ketone and a carboxylic acid group, with the ketone group located at the second position from the acid.

α-Aminoacid

A type of amino acid in which the amino group is attached to the carbon atom immediately next to the carboxyl group, forming the backbone of proteins.

Conjugated Protein

A protein that is combined with a non-protein molecule in its structure, which can affect its function or stability.