Which of the following contributes to protecting the eyes from microbial invasion?
A) A mucus layer traps and removes microbes.
B) Tears contain lysozyme and salt and mechanically flush particles from the eyes.
C) Tears and mucus combine to trap microbes and remove them.
D) Tears 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 create an inhospitable environment for microbes. Additionally, the mechanical action of tears helps flush out particles and microbes from the eyes.

Which of the Following Contributes to Protecting the Eyes from Microbial