Which of these produce tears and secrete enzymes to destroy bacteria and viruses in the eye? 

A. Extrinsic eye muscles
B. Lacrimal glands
C. Nasolacrimal ducts
D. Orbicularis oculi
E. Conjunctivas


B. Lacrimal glands
Lacrimal glands produce tears, which contain lysozymes that can destroy bacteria and viruses.

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