The non-use of muscles causes them to deteriorate, a condition known as _______

a. spasms
b. cramps
c. fibromyalgia
d. atrophy

d
RATIONALE: Atrophy is the shrinking and deterioration of muscles due to lack of use.

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The adverse effects of prostaglandins used in the eyes include inflammation of one or both eyelids, which is known as:

A) conjunctivitis B) photophobia C) ocularitis D) blepharitis

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