Getiatrics

Question 1

Osteoporosis

Answer 1

Loss of bone density causing brittle bones

Question 2

Arthritis

Answer 2

Cartilage loss wear and tart of joints

Question 3

Cataract

Answer 3

Loss of transparency of the lens of the eye

Question 4

Glaucoma

Answer 4

Intraocular pressure increases causing damage to the optic nerve results in partial or full loss of vision

Question 5

Tinnitus

Answer 5

Noise in the ear ringing buzzing or whistling associated with hearing loss that develops from aging

Question 6

Falls

Answer 6

Major cause of mortality rates in elder people