What is conjunctivitis?

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Conjunctivitis is a condition that results from irritation or damage to the conjunctiva of the eye, most commonly from the dilation of blood vessels beneath the conjunctival surface. Bacteria, fungi, and viruses can cause this problem, or it can be caused by chemical or physical irritation.

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A) cardiac muscle B) glands C) skeletal muscle D) smooth muscle

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