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Are emotional tears different than reflex and/or basal tears?
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partly: Emotional and reflex tears have the same composition as they are secretions of the lacrimal gland. Basal tears are made by the lining of the eye (the conjunctiva) and are produced continuously all the time. They are rich in wetting agents and some nutrients. Reflex tears are mostly salt and water.
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