Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-results when the costal cartilage connecting the ribs and sternum hardens and the ribs become fixed
A)Atherosclerosis
B)Arteriosclerosis
C)Stroke
D)Osteoarthritis
E)"Barrel chest"
F)Lipping
G)Cataract
H)Hypertension
I)Glaucoma
J)Presbyopia

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"Barrel chest" is a condition where the ribs become fixed due to the hardening of costal cartilage connecting the ribs and sternum.

Answer: B
 Arteriosclerosis is a condition where the arteries harden and lose their elasticity.

Answer: C
 Stroke is a medical emergency where blood flow to the brain is disrupted, resulting in brain damage.

Answer: D
 Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage in joints.

Answer: F
 Lipping is a bony growth at the edges of joint surfaces caused by wear and tear, commonly seen in osteoarthritis.

Answer: G
 Cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye leading to decreased vision.

Answer: H
 Hypertension is a condition where the blood pressure in the arteries is consistently elevated.

Answer: I
 Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that can cause damage to the optic nerve, leading to vision loss.

Answer: J
 Presbyopia is an age-related condition where the ability of the eye to focus on near objects decreases.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description