Gisela Is Suffering from a Condition That Involves Thickening of the Lenses

question 80

Multiple Choice

Gisela is suffering from a condition that involves thickening of the lenses of her eyes. This causes her vision to become cloudy or distorted. Identify the condition that Gisela is suffering from.

• A) glaucoma
• B) nearsightedness
• C) macular degeneration
• D) cataracts

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Definitions:

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in a minute.

Stroke Volume

The amount of blood ejected by the left ventricle of the heart in one contraction.

Lymphatic System

A subsystem of the cardiovascular system; returns excess interstitial fluid (lymph) to the circulation; defends the body against disease organisms.

Interstitial Fluid

The fluid that surrounds the cells in tissues and is exchanged with the blood, providing nutrients and removing waste materials.