Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781259398629
Author: McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher: Mcgraw Hill Education,
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The distribution of lacrimal fluid across the eye surface and removal from the orbital region.

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The cavity on the skull where the eye is situated is called as an orbit or orbital region. Lacrimal apparatus is found within the eye and produces lacrimal fluid (tear). Lacrimal fluid consists of the tear, some ions, antibodies, isozyme (antibacterial enzyme), and water.

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