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" results when costal cartilage connecting the ribs and sternum hardens and the ribs become fixed.

Answer: D
 Lipping is a characteristic feature of osteoarthritis.

Answer: H
 Hypertension refers to high blood pressure.

Answer: G
 Cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens, causing vision loss.

Answer: I
 Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve and can cause vision loss.

Answer: J
 Presbyopia is a condition of aging in which the eye gradually loses the ability to focus at near distances.

Answer: A and B
 Arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis both refer to the hardening and narrowing of arteries, but atherosclerosis specifically involves plaque buildup in the arterial walls.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description