How does crying work?

Question

It seems crazy to me how certain emotions and physical pain causes us to cry.
How does a mental phenomenon/state causes salt water to come out of tiny tubes in our eyelids?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Sometimes I think this sub was created by aliens in an attempt to understand Earth.

(Good question tho)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Here’s an article that probably answers your question: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319631.php