Match Each Term with Its Definition or Description

question 60

Multiple Choice

Match each term with its definition or description.
-Degenerative joint disease

• A)Parturition
• B)Neonatal period
• C)Senescence
• D)Osteoarthritis
• E)Atherosclerosis
• F)Arteriosclerosis
• G)Hypertension
• H)Presbyopia
• I)Cataract
• J)Glaucoma

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Definitions:

Blood Viscosity

A measurement of the resistance of blood to flow, which can affect blood pressure and circulation, influenced by factors such as hematocrit and plasma protein levels.

Respiratory Pump

A mechanism involving the muscles of the thorax and abdomen, which helps in moving air in and out of the lungs during breathing.

Diaphragm

a large, dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the lungs that plays a crucial role in breathing.

Venous Return

The flow of blood back to the heart through the veins, crucial for maintaining cardiovascular circulation.