Match each term with its definition or description.
-Another term for birth
A)Parturition
B)Neonatal period
C)Senescence
D)Osteoarthritis
E)Atherosclerosis
F)Arteriosclerosis
G)Hypertension
H)Presbyopia
I)Cataract
J)Glaucoma

Question

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Parturition is another term for birth, often used in the medical field.

Answer: B
 The neonatal period refers to the first 28 days of an infant's life, beginning with birth.

Answer: C
 Senescence refers to the natural process of aging in an organism.

Answer: D
 Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that primarily affects the cartilage in joints.

Answer: E
 Atherosclerosis is a condition in which plaque builds up inside the arteries, leading to reduced blood flow.

Answer: F
 Arteriosclerosis is a general term that refers to the thickening and hardening of the walls of arteries.

Answer: G
 Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition in which the force of blood against artery walls is consistently too high.

Answer: H
 Presbyopia is a condition that occurs with aging, in which the eye loses its ability to focus on nearby objects.

Answer: I
 A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that can cause blurred vision.

Answer: J
 Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, leading to vision loss and potentially blindness.

Match Each Term with Its Definition or Description