ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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Produce mucous to protect the throat
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Produce mucous to protect the nose
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Produce tears to protect the eyes
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Produce saliva to protect the mouth
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Detailed explanation-1: -The lacrimal gland is located within the orbit above the lateral end of the eye. It continually releases fluid which cleanses and protects the eye’s surface as it lubricates and moistens it. These lacrimal secretions are commonly known as tears.
Detailed explanation-2: -The lacrimal gland, a tubuloacinar exocrine gland, secretes electrolytes, water, proteins, and mucins known as lacrimal gland fluid, into the tear film.
Detailed explanation-3: -The afferent nerves of the cornea and conjunctiva, efferent nerves of the lacrimal gland, and the lacrimal gland are a functional unit that works cooperatively to produce the aqueous component of tears. A decrease in the lacrimal gland secretory function can lead to dry eye disease.
Detailed explanation-4: -Tears are created in lacrimal glands in the upper outside corners of your eyes. They’re mostly salt and water. This fluid moves across your eyes as you blink and is mixed with oil from your meibomian glands to form your tears. This keeps the water from evaporating too quickly.