Vision impairment as a result of old age and loss of elasticity in the lens is called ________.

A. astigmatism
B. myopia
C. presbyopia
D. diplopia


Answer: C

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

The parathyroid glands are located

A.  just below the thalamus. B.  within the thymus. C.  above the kidneys. D.  anterior to the thyroid gland. E.  posterior to the thyroid gland.

Anatomy & Physiology

Which of the following animals is a mollusk?

a. oyster c. crab b. shrimp d. lobster

Anatomy & Physiology

Describe the role of fibroblasts in connective tissue

A) Fibroblasts are mobile stem cells that repair damaged tissues. B) Fibroblasts are small, mobile, phagocytic blood cells that enter tissues during infection or injury. C) Fibroblasts are fixed cells that store lipids. D) Fibroblasts stimulate local inflammation and mobilize tissue defenses. E) Fibroblasts secrete hyaluronic acid and proteins that rom the ground substance and create the extracellular fibers.

Anatomy & Physiology

The exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome (stress response) sets in only if protein reserves are depleted.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Anatomy & Physiology