Match each term with its definition or description.
-Term used to describe the first 4 weeks of infancy
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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The neonatal period refers to the first 4 weeks of infancy.

Answer: A
 Parturition refers to the process of giving birth.

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

Answer: D
 Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that affects the joints and is caused by wear and tear.

Answer: E
 Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plaques build up inside the arteries, potentially leading to heart disease or stroke.

Answer: F
 Arteriosclerosis is a general term for the hardening and thickening of the arteries.

Answer: G
 Hypertension, or high blood pressure, occurs when the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high.

Answer: H
 Presbyopia is a type of farsightedness that occurs with aging.

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

Answer: J
 Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve and can cause vision loss.

Match Each Term with Its Definition or Description