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Question
What role do lachrymal secretions play in protecting the eye?
Options
They activate the complement cascade
They produce interferon to fight viral infections
They help remove foreign particles from the conjunctiva
They stimulate phagocytic cell activity
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Solution
Lachrymal secretions (tears) help remove foreign particles from the conjunctiva and contain lysozyme, an antibacterial substance. This physiological barrier protects the eye surface from microbial colonization and mechanical damage.
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