Match each term with its definition or description.
-Another term for older adulthood
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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Senescence is the process of aging, and is often used to refer to older adulthood.

Answer: H
 Presbyopia is the loss of ability to see close objects clearly, which is a common age-related vision change that occurs in older adulthood.

Answer: I
 Cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that can occur with age, and can lead to vision problems.

Answer: J
 Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness, and is more common in older adults.

Answer: D
 Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis that can occur with age and affects the joints.

Answer: E
 Atherosclerosis is a build-up of plaque in the arteries that can occur with age and can lead to heart disease.

Answer: F
 Arteriosclerosis is a general term for the thickening and hardening of the arteries that can occur with age.

Answer: G
 Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common condition that becomes more prevalent with age.

Match Each Term with Its Definition or Description