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There are several lacrimal glands and they all make tears. The tears are made in response to irritation such as smoke. The gland helps the eye to remove the irritant and dump the tears into the nose.
Tears are also produced in response to emotions.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe function of the caruncula lacrimalis is uncertain. It contains sebacous and sweat glans but they seem unimportant in the presence of the tear glands and Meibomian glands. The form of the caruncula may have a fnction by itself, enhancing the outflow of tears through the canaliculi during blinking of the eyelids.
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∙ 11y agoThis skull bone works as a pathway for the tube that transports tears. It transports tears to the nasal cavity from the eyes.
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∙ 14y agoThe lacrimal glands produce tears which not only keep the eyes from drying out, but also help to remove any debris or small foreign objects from the eyes.
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∙ 12y agosecrete tears and drain them from the surface of the eyeball.
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∙ 12y agoa duct that carries tears from a gland out to the surface of the eye
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∙ 12y agoProduce and drain tears.
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The lacrimal ducts are located in the?
where are the lacrimal ducts are located in
Allows tear ducts to pass?
Lacrimal bones
What are the tiny bones bearing tear ducts?
Lacrimal bone
What is the correct order in the flow of tears?
Lacrimal gland, lacrimal duct, superior or inferior lacrimal canal, lacrimal sac, nasolacrimal duct, nasal cavity
Do the lacrimal bones contain openings that allow the tear ducts to pass?
Yes, True
The lacrimal ducts are located in the?
where are the lacrimal ducts are located in
Allows tear ducts to pass?
Lacrimal bones
What are the tiny bones bearing tear ducts?
Lacrimal bone
What is the correct order in the flow of tears?
Lacrimal gland, lacrimal duct, superior or inferior lacrimal canal, lacrimal sac, nasolacrimal duct, nasal cavity
Tear ducts pass through these paired bones?
Lacrimal bones
Tiny bones bearing tear ducts?
Lacrimal bone; lacrima = tear
Do the lacrimal bones contain openings that allow the tear ducts to pass?
Yes, True
What are the names of the tear ducts in the eye?
The tear ducts are called the lacrimal ducts. The duct that drains the tears from your eye (located in the nasal corner of the eye) is called the nasolacrimal duct.
What glands secrete milk and tears?
The one that produce milk are the mammalry or the pectorial glands, not sure on the tear thing, all I know about that is the common name=tear-ducts.
Is it normal for babies to only get tears in one eye when they cry?
No, one of the lacrimal ducts may be clogged.
What is the medical terminology Combining form meaning tears?
Lacrim- is the medical terminology combining form meaning tear. For instance, tear ducts are lacrimal ducts.
How do tear ducts work?
Tear ducts do not form tears. Tears form from lacrimal glands. They are located above and to the right of the right eye and above and to the left of the left eye.
