________ is an incurable eye disease that affects more than 10 million Americans. It is the leading cause of blindness for those age 55 and older

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Macular degeneration

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A. By increasing blood flow B. By slowing metabolism in an area C. By increasing the collagen elasticity of an area D. By decreasing capillary permeability

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Grading on improvement is an approach that is subscribed to by most other subject matter areas within the school walls

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Hydrostatic weighing is difficult to administer to aquaphobic people

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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