The lacrimal glands
A) are located in pockets in the lacrimal bones.
B) produce only about 20% of the volume of tears.
C) produce a slightly acidic secretion that contains lysozyme.
D) have a dozen or more ducts.
E) function only intermittently.
D) have a dozen or more ducts.
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