Author Question: In bright light, the muscles of the iris contract, reducing the size of the pupil in order to keep ... (Read 196 times)

imowrer · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

In bright light, the muscles of the iris contract, reducing the size of the pupil in order to keep too much light from entering the eye. This process is called ________.

A) mydriasis
B) myopia
C) miosis
D) macula

Question 2

Mrs. L seems embarrassed to explain why she came to the clinic today. Finally, she says, Nurse, I just can't hold my water. For no reason at all, or especially if I cough, sometimes I just pee on myself.

What medical term will the nurse write as Mrs. L's symptom? A) incontinence
B) incompetence
C) cystitis
D) nocturia

fffftttt · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) The combining form mi/o- means narrowing, as the pupil decreases in size.
B) The combining form mi/o- means narrowing, as the pupil decreases in size.
C) Correct The combining form mi/o- means narrowing, as the pupil decreases in size.
D) The combining form mi/o- means narrowing, as the pupil decreases in size.

Answer to Question 2

A