Which of the following contributes to protecting the eyes from microbial invasion?
A) Tears mechanically flush particles from the eyes.
B) Tears and mucus combine to trap microbes and remove them.
C) A mucus layer traps and removes microbes.
D) Tears contain lysozyme and salt and mechanically flush particles from the eyes.
E) Tears contain lysozyme and salt.

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Tears contain lysozyme, an enzyme that breaks down bacterial cell walls, and salt, which can inhibit microbial growth. Additionally, tears mechanically flush particles from the eyes, providing a protective mechanism against microbial invasion.

Which of the Following Contributes to Protecting the Eyes from Microbial