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Farsightedness that is due to the aging process is known as ________.
 
  A) Hyperopia B) Myopia C) Presbyopia D) Amblyopia

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(Question 2) Farsightedness is also known as ________.
 
  A) Hyperopia B) Myopia C) Presbyopia D) Amblyopia

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(Question 3) A person is being examined for possible cataracts. What information in the person's health history should be identified as contributing to the development of cataracts?
 
  A) Congenital defects B) Trauma
  C) Sun exposure D) Increased eye pressure

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(Question 4) A chronic disease of the inner ear marked by a recurring syndrome of vertigo, tinnitus, and progressive hearing loss is called ________.
 
  A) Otosclerosis B) Cholesteatoma
  C) Mastoiditis D) Meniere's disease

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(Question 5) A cloudy or opaque area in the normally clear lens of the eye is called a ________.
 
  A) Detachment B) Cataract
  C) Stye D) None of the above

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(Question 6) Vision impairment as a result of old age and the loss of elasticity in the lens is called ________.
 
  A) Diplopia B) Myopia C) Astigmatism D) Presbyopia

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(Question 7) An inflammation of the thin, transparent membrane covering the visible portion of the sclera and lining the inside of the eyelids results in ________.
 
  A) Conjunctivitis B) Lens distortion
  C) Cornea abrasion D) Choroiditis

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(Question 8) The sensor-receptive cells in the retina that function best in dim light and enable night vision are the ________.
 
  A) Rods B) Pupil C) Iris D) Cones

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(Question 9) A person in a house fire has burns over the arms and legs. Which skin receptors that allow the skin to adapt to changes in temperature are most likely damaged?
 
  A) Tactile corpuscles B) Thermoreceptors
  C) Photoreceptors D) Nociceptors

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(Question 10) The sense of touch can be considered ________.
 
  A) A general sense B) A special sense
  C) A chemoreceptor D) Both B and C

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So very smart