Tears and Saliva Contain Proteins Called ________ That Protect You

Question

Tears and saliva contain proteins called ________ that protect you against disease.
A) antibodies
B) antigens
C) lysozymes
D) interleukins

Accepted Answer

Lysozymes are enzymes found in tears, saliva, and other body fluids that have the ability to break down the cell walls of certain bacteria, thus providing a protective barrier against infection.