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.


D
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: The Body's First Line of Defense
Learning Outcome: 15.6

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