Why are lysozyme enzymes found in tears, saliva, and mucus?

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Why are lysozyme enzymes found in tears, saliva, and mucus?

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Its an important part of the immune system: lysozyme attacks/dissolves the cell walls of bacteria(well, many bacteria)
lysozyme is an enzyme.

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