Episode 277
Do emotional and pain-induced tears differ?
Can you tell why someone was crying by looking at the chemical composition of their tears?
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
August 17, 20143m 47s
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Show Notes
Humans are the only animals that cry tears of emotion as well as pain. But does each type of tear differ in its chemical composition, and can you tell why someone was crying from looking at this? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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naked scientistschemicalstearsemotionpainhormoneschemicalscrying