Which of the Following Contributes to Protecting the Eyes from Microbial

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributes to protecting the eyes from microbial invasion?

• A) tears contain lysozyme and salt.
• B) a mucus layer traps and removes microbes.
• C) tears mechanically flush particles from the eyes.
• D) tears contain lysozyme and salt and mechanically flush particles from the eyes.
• E) tears and mucus combine to trap microbes and remove them.

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