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s.tung · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Insufficient production of tears with eye irritation is known as ________.

A) dacryocystitis
B) scleral icterus
C) conjunctivitis
D) xerophthalmia

Question 2

An aneurysm is ________.

A) an embolus circulating in the vasculature
B) area of dilation and weakness of the artery wall
C) an abnormally slow heart rate
D) the medical name for bad cholesterol

bulacsom · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) This is inflammation of the lacrimal sac, not insufficient production of tears.
B) This is yellow coloration of the sclera, not insufficient production of tears.
C) This is inflammation of the conjunctiva, not insufficient production of tears.
D) Correct Xerophthalmia is also known as dry eyes syndrome.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) An aneurysm is not an embolus.
B) Correct
C) An aneurysm is not related to the heart rate.
D) An aneurysm is not known as bad cholesterol.