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Name any three germ killing secretions of our body.

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The three germ-killing secretions of our body are as follows:

(a) Sweat: It forms a protective acid film over the skin surface that inhibits growth of many microbes.
(b) Tears: Lysozyme enzyme present in tears attacks bacteria and dissolves their cell walls.
(c) Bile: It does not allow growth of microorganisms.

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