As you've learned, lysozymes and lactoferrin are important in the lines of defense for the eye. What are they? How do they work? What are their specific functions in the eye? Explain.

Here's an interesting article in Science Daily about the use of antibodies to immune cells being used to protect the eyes against infection: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/10/121022194457.htm. It's an interesting idea. Based on what you've learned this week about the lines of defense in the eye, do you think this is an effective approach/treatment to protect one's eyes? Why or why not? Explain.

Why do dry heat methods require higher temperatures for a longer time period to sterilize vs. moist heat methods? Explain.

What is the difference between thermal death time and thermal death point? Be specific.

Please provide any references on all. and please answer it by number. Thanks.