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Tears (Only from Emotional Stress)
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A memory that tears are primarily produced during emotional distress, overlooking their constant lubricating function.
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What People Remember
People often remember tears as being primarily, or almost exclusively, a response to strong emotions.
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What's Actually True
Our eyes constantly produce basal tears to keep them lubricated and clean. Reflex tears are produced in response to irritants, and emotional tears are a specific type with a different chemical composition.
Tags
#tears#eyes#emotions#lubrication#glands
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