A type of farsightedness that results from a loss of lens elasticity with age is

-myopia.
-hyperopia.
-emmetropia.
-presbyopia.
-diplopia.


presbyopia.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following systems shows the least overall decline due to aging?

A. Reproductive system B. Urinary system C. Endocrine system D. Muscular system E. Integumentary system

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A patient presents for her annual physical examination in seemingly good health

However, she is concerned about her heart because of family history, and you proceed to work up an examination of cardiovascular function. She has a blood pressure of 128/83 mm Hg, and echocardiography indicates that end-diastolic volume is 140 mL and end-systolic volume is 80 mL. A routine ECG is obtained and is shown below. From the echocardiographic data, the patient's stroke volume amounts to: A. 80 mL B. 70 mL C. 60 mL D. 50 mL E. 45 mL

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A bone thickens

A. as a result of increased activity within the epiphyseal plate. B. as a result of cell division in the medullary cavity. C. due to increased production of bone matrix by osteoclasts. D. as compact bone is deposited beneath the periosteum of the diaphysis.

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