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The term pneumoconiosis refers to the inhaling of particles into the lungs.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

An age-related eye disease characterized by progressive deterioration of the macula lutea leading to a loss of visual focus is:
 
  A) macular degeneration
  B) cataract
  C) ophthalmomalacia
  D) conjunctivitis



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Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: The root macul refers to the macula and the suffix -ar means pertaining to.



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