Question

Give appropriate biological terms for the:

The antiseptic substance in tears.

Answer 1

Lysozyme:

1. Lysozyme is an enzyme that can be found in tears, saliva, sweat, mucus, etc.
2. It has the ability to attack and destroy bacteria that try to enter our body through passageways such as the eyes, mouth, or skin.
3. It is a part of the first level of defense in our body which prevents germs from entering the body.

The antiseptic substance in tears is lysozyme.