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The controlled release of a fluid by a cell or group of cells in a multicellular organism. The regulated release of the aqueous layer of the tear film from the lacrimal glands. Tears are the liquid product of a process of lacrimation to clean and lubricate the eyes. Tear fluid contains water, mucin, lipids, lysozyme, lactoferrin, lipocalin, lacritin, immunoglobulins, glucose, urea, sodium, and potassium. The controlled release of a substance by a cell, a group of cells, or a tissue. Any process that modulates the levels of body fluids.

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GO TERM SUMMARY

Name: tear secretion
Acc: GO:0070075
Aspect: Biological Process
Desc: The regulated release of the aqueous layer of the tear film from the lacrimal glands. Tears are the liquid product of a process of lacrimation to clean and lubricate the eyes. Tear fluid contains water, mucin, lipids, lysozyme, lactoferrin, lipocalin, lacritin, immunoglobulins, glucose, urea, sodium, and potassium.
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GO:0070075 - tear secretion (interactive image map)

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