Match each term with its definition or description.
-Term that refers to high blood pressure
A)Parturition
B)Neonatal period
C)Senescence
D)Osteoarthritis
E)Atherosclerosis
F)Arteriosclerosis
G)Hypertension
H)Presbyopia
I)Cataract
J)Glaucoma

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Hypertension refers to high blood pressure.

Answer: E
 Atherosclerosis is a condition characterized by the buildup of plaques (composed of cholesterol, fat, and other substances) in the walls of arteries, which can lead to restricted blood flow.

Answer: F
 Arteriosclerosis is a general term for the hardening and thickening of arteries, which can occur as a result of various factors such as aging, high blood pressure, and high levels of cholesterol in the blood.

Answer: H
 Presbyopia is a condition that typically develops with age, in which the ability of the eye to focus on objects at close distances gradually declines.

Answer: I
 A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye, which can cause blurred vision, glare, and decreased color perception.

Answer: J
 Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that can cause damage to the optic nerve and vision loss, typically as a result of increased pressure within the eye.

The remaining terms do not match the given definitions.

Match Each Term with Its Definition or Description