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A healthcare provider asks a patient whether he or she wears contact lenses. This is part of the __________ section of the patient's health history.


Definitions:

Inflammation

The body's response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and often pain in the affected area.

Pancreas

An organ in the abdominal cavity involved in blood sugar regulation and digestion through the secretion of insulin and digestive enzymes.

Circulatory

Relating to the circulation of blood through the heart and blood vessels, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the body and removing waste products.

Digestion

The process by which the body breaks down food into smaller components to absorb nutrients and energy.

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