Question

State the main function of the following:

Lacrimal glands.

Answer 1

Lacrimal glands:

1. Lacrimal glands are located at the upper portion of the eye orbit.
2. They are also called tear glands since they secrete tears.

The main function of lacrimal glands:

1. Lacrimal secretion helps to lubricate and protect the eye surface.
2. Tears secreted by lacrimal glands contain water, salts, and lysozyme. They wash away dust particles and kill microorganisms.