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lacrimal gland produces lacrimal fluid containing lysozymes -> conveyed to superior conjunctival fonrix by lacrimal ducts -> (by pressing eye together, can push the fluid out an htereby moistens the cornea and conjunctiva providing them with o2 and dissolved nutrients) .-> fluid moves to the lacrimal lake towards the meidal canthus (conncected with a cunjunctival fol, the pilca seminlunaris and the fleshy caruncle) -> goes to lacrimal papilla to the punctum -> opends tinto canaliculi -> drain fluid form lacrimal lake into the lacriumal sac which is a dialtion of the nasolacrimal duct -> infeior nasal meatus -> nasopharynx