Which Term Means Progressive Deterioration of the Retina Associated with New

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which term means progressive deterioration of the retina associated with new vessel formation?

• A) cataract
• B) glaucoma
• C) macular degeneration
• D) photophobia

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Definitions:

Somatic Motor Neuron

A type of neuron that sends impulses from the central nervous system to skeletal muscle cells, causing them to contract.

Autonomic Ganglion

A cluster of nerve cells that are part of the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions.

Effector Organ

Any organ or tissue that responds to nerve impulses by performing a specific function, such as a muscle contracting or a gland secreting hormones.

Sympathetic Effect

The body's response to stress, often described as the "fight or flight" reaction, mediated by the sympathetic nervous system.