Q1. Kwasi Manu (a 54-year-old man) examined by an ophthalmologist was found to have a bitemporal hemianopia....

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Q1. Kwasi Manu (a 54-year-old man) examined by anophthalmologist was found to have a
bitemporal hemianopia. Radiologic and biochemical examinationsshowed the pituitary gland to
be of normal size and function.
a) What visual pathway structure is responsible for the visualfield defect - bitemporal
hemianopia?
b) What other anatomic structure, if enlarged, might press on thevisual pathway structure
named in (i) above?

Q2. Dr Serwaa examined the fundi of a 30-year-old man by means ofan ophthalmoscope. Dr
Serwaa was experiencing difficulty distinguishing between retinalarteries and veins. What are
the normal visible differences between retinal arteries andveins?

Q3. An inflammation of the ciliary body and iris maygive rise to a so-called ciliary injection.
Describe the arteries that give rise to the ciliary injection.

Q4. What is the innervation of the sphincter anddilator pupillae muscles?

Q5. Corneal deturgescence is dependent upon:
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Answer 1 a The visual pathway structure responsible for the visual field defect bitemporal hemianopia is optic chiasma Optic chiasma is caused by crossing of optic nerve in the brain which causes    See Answer
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