The Name of the Condition That Occurs in Middle Age

question 148

Multiple Choice

The name of the condition that occurs in middle age and involves lessened ability of the lens to accommodate is called

• A) presbyopia.
• B) astigmatism.
• C) myopia.
• D) hyperopia.

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Definitions:

Nociception

The physiological processes related to pain perception

Mediators

Substances or factors that modulate or influence biological processes, often used in the context of physiological or pharmacological pathways.

Action Potential

A rapid, temporary change in the electrical membrane potential of a cell, essential for nerve impulse conduction.

Epidural Catheter

A thin tube inserted into the epidural space of the spine to deliver medications for pain relief, often used during childbirth and surgeries.