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  1. What is a common name for the substance which irritates lachrymal glands ?
    1. Tear Gas
    2. Laughing Gas
    3. Anaesthetic Gas
    4. Noble Gas
Correct Option: A

Lacrimal gland, located under the upper eyelid at the outer cornea of the eye, is responsible for tearing during emotional stimulation or following corneal irritation by a foreign body or chemical substance. Tear gas, also called lacrimator, refers to any of a group of substances that irritate the mucous membranes of the eyes, causing a stinging sensation and tears. It produces severe lacrimation by irritating the conjunctivae.



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