If you were unable to produce tears:a

you would be more vulnerable to infections by gram negative bacteria.
b. you would not produce lysozyme.
c. your level of defensins would be decreased.
d. you would lose a first line of defense against bacteria.
e. you would not produce lysozyme, and you would be more vulnerable to infections by
gram-positive bacteria


D

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