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Basal tears. In healthy mammalian eyes, the cornea is continually kept wet and nourished by basal tears. They lubricate the eye, and help to keep it clear of dust. Tear fluid contains water, mucin, lipids, lysozyme, lactoferrin, lipocalin, lacritin, immunoglobulins, glucose, urea, sodium, and potassium.lso, emotional tears are made up of a different chemical component than those evoked by eye irritants and can relay chemical messages to others. The change in sex drive could be attributed to a drop in testosterone provoked by the tear chemicals, reducing aggression.
Function: The Tear Apparatus. Tears are produced by the lacrimal (tear) glands, which are situated above each eyeball. The glands continually secrete a small amount of salty fluid that is distributed over the surface of the eyes through the action of blinking and drain into the nose. Tears form a protective film that lubricates the eye and flushes out any dust and dirt. They also contain an antibacterial ingredient. Tear production increases when you cry or if the eye is irritated by a chemical or foreign particle.