WONDER #1115: What Brings a Tear to Your Eye?

Question 1 of 3

The scientific name for your tear glands is what?

  1. conjunctivitis
  2. tear ducts
  3. weeping glands
  4. lacrimal glands

Question 2 of 3

The origin of tears can be both emotional and what else?

  1. physical
  2. mental
  3. abdominal
  4. philosophical

Question 3 of 3

Which of the following is NOT a common physical cause of tears?

  1. smoke
  2. allergen
  3. sadness
  4. gas

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