Insufficient production of tears with eye irritation is known as ________

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


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.

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