ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

IMMUNE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which substances are contained in saliva and tears to break down pathogens?
A
enzymes
B
acids
C
oils
D
sweat
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Additionally, saliva contains several important enzymes such as amylase, lysozyme, and lipase, and therefore, the process of digestion starts the moment food enters the mouth [4].

Detailed explanation-2: -For example, mucus, sweat, tears, and saliva contain enzymes called lysozymes that kill pathogens. These enzymes can break down the cell walls of bacteria to kill them.

Detailed explanation-3: -lysozyme is a special enzyme found in tears, saliva, sweat and other body fluids. It destroys bacteria that attempt to enter our body through these passageways. they protect from bacteria invaders. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-4: -Lysozyme is a naturally occurring enzyme which is found in body secretions such as tears, saliva, sweat (perspiration), milk and mucus. This enzyme is produced by animals. It plays an important role in prevention of bacterial infections.

Detailed explanation-5: -It is composed of water, mucus, proteins, mineral salts, and amylase. As saliva circulates in the mouth cavity it picks up food debris, bacterial cells, and white blood cells. One to two litres of fluid are excreted daily into the human mouth.

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