Which of the following does not pertain to the lacrimal apparatus? (A) tears are produced by the sebaceous glands (B) tears contain a bactericidal enzyme (C) tears exit the eye vicinity via two small lacrimal puncta (D) lacrimal fluid ultimately ends up in the nasal cavity (E) lacrimal ducts empty tears onto the conjunctiva of the upper lid

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Liana Owens

Biology

3 July, 08:24

Which of the following does not pertain to the lacrimal apparatus? (A) tears are produced by the sebaceous glands (B) tears contain a bactericidal enzyme (C) tears exit the eye vicinity via two small lacrimal puncta (D) lacrimal fluid ultimately ends up in the nasal cavity (E) lacrimal ducts empty tears onto the conjunctiva of the upper lid

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Sanaa Reeves · Answer 1

The answer is A. Tears are produced by the sebaceous glands.

Explanation:

The tear is an important component of the ocular system, whose function is the protection of the surface, especially the cornea; The tears, by the blinking of the eyes, move to the angle of the eyes, to continue through the tear duct to the nose. The tear glands are responsible for their production., Located in the superoexternal part of the orbit. They contain a lysoenzyme. also known as muramidase, which damage bacterial cells.