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vicky

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Name and describe two skin conditions caused by live parasites.
 
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The loss of flexibility of the lens of the eye with blurring vision and loss of accommodation caused by aging is known as ________.
 
  A) presbyopia
  B) night blindness
  C) cataract
  D) xerophthalmia


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Pediculosis is caused by lice, which frequently live in and leave tiny white eggs in hair.
Scabies is a contagious skin disease characterized by papules, vesicles, pustules, and itching. It is caused by the itch mite.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: A) Correct Presby/o- means old age.
B) Night blindness does occur with age, but does not involve loss of flexibility of the lens.
C) A cataract does occur with age, but does not involve loss of flexibility of the lens.
D) Xerophthalmia is dry eyes, not loss of flexibility of the lens.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Wow, this really help

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