What is Triggers the secretion of tears through?

Tears come out when something makes our eyes feel sad, surprised, or even happy, like when you get a big hug or see a friend after a long time.

Inside your eyes, there are little factories called tear glands. These factories make the liquid we call tears.

When something happens that makes your eyes feel strong emotions, like crying because you're sad or laughing really hard, these tear glands get a message to work harder. They start making more tears and send them out through tiny tubes, just like how water comes from a tap when you turn it on.

Tears are not only for showing feelings, they also help clean your eyes. When you cry, the tears wash away dirt or small things that might have gotten into your eye, like a speck of dust.

So next time you feel a tear coming, remember: it's your body’s way of saying, “I'm feeling something strong!”