What is the principal antibody found in tears and saliva?

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IgM and IgA are also found whereas IgM is the first class
of antibodies to appear after an antigen invades the body.
IgA serves as a first line of defense against bacterial and
viral antigens. IgA is found in intestinal tract mucus,
bronchial mucus, saliva and tears.

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