Match each term with its definition or description.
-A clouding of the lens of the eye
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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Cataract is the clouding of the lens of the eye.

Answer: A
 Parturition is the act of giving birth.

Answer: B
 Neonatal period is the first 28 days of a newborn's life.

Answer: C
 Senescence is the biological process of aging.

Answer: D
 Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease.

Answer: E
 Atherosclerosis is a condition where plaque builds up inside the arteries.

Answer: F
 Arteriosclerosis is a general term for a group of diseases where the arterial wall thickens and loses elasticity.

Answer: G
 Hypertension is a condition where the blood pressure in the arteries is consistently high.

Answer: H
 Presbyopia is a condition where the eye gradually loses the ability to focus on nearby objects.

Answer: J
 Glaucoma is a condition where the optic nerve is damaged, usually as a result of high intraocular pressure.

Match Each Term with Its Definition or Description