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How does saliva contribute to cleaning the mouth?
How does saliva contribute to cleaning the mouth?
- Dissolves solid food to stimulate taste buds
- Hydrolyses cooked starch into maltose
- Protects mucosa membrane from hot, cold, acid, and alkaline food
- Prevents multiplication of microorganisms by washing off residue (correct)
What is the function of saliva in relation to the mechanical aspect?
What is the function of saliva in relation to the mechanical aspect?
- Facilitates absorption of nutrients in the mouth
- Moistens the mouth and helps with articulation and speech (correct)
- Prevents tarter formation
- Aids in digestion by breaking down proteins
Which component of saliva contributes to its antibacterial function?
Which component of saliva contributes to its antibacterial function?
- Longitudinal inner layer
- Mercury and lead
- Iodides
- K thiocyanate, lysozymes, and immunoglobulin A (correct)
What role does saliva play in regulating body temperature in panting animals like dogs?
What role does saliva play in regulating body temperature in panting animals like dogs?
What is the function of the pharynx in relation to food movement?
What is the function of the pharynx in relation to food movement?
Which phase of deglutition involves the elevation of the larynx to close the glottis by the epiglottis?
Which phase of deglutition involves the elevation of the larynx to close the glottis by the epiglottis?
During which phase of deglutition does the tongue elevate upward and backward to push the bolus from the mouth to the pharynx?
During which phase of deglutition does the tongue elevate upward and backward to push the bolus from the mouth to the pharynx?
What is the main function of the soft palate during deglutition?
What is the main function of the soft palate during deglutition?
Which phase of deglutition involves many protective reflexes to protect the respiratory system and direct food to the esophagus?
Which phase of deglutition involves many protective reflexes to protect the respiratory system and direct food to the esophagus?
