What causes the body to react to sadness and grief by producing tears in the eyes?
2007-02-10 14:50:12 · 5 answers · asked by Tim 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
According to my psychology instructor, animals in the wild do it too, not just humans. stress reliever and keeps the eyes clean
2007-02-10 15:14:42 · answer #1 · answered by honest abe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tears produced while weeping or crying are due to emotional stress. These tears are commonly associated with negative emotions like physical pain, depression, grief or being hurt. More details and information at http://eye-care.in/tears.html
2007-02-11 19:50:20 · answer #2 · answered by sanki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be honest, there really isn't an answer to this question. Crying due to emotion is unique to humans. See the sources for more information.
2007-02-10 22:54:18 · answer #3 · answered by accurrent103 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it might be an automatic stress reliever...or something to that extent
2007-02-10 22:52:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have just copied and pasted but nah, here ya go:
http://www.gibbsmagazine.com/CryinLaughing.htm
2007-02-10 22:53:21 · answer #5 · answered by ~carmie~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋