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What is the approximate daily production of saliva in liters?
What is the approximate daily production of saliva in liters?
Which of the following is the primary source of saliva in terms of volume?
Which of the following is the primary source of saliva in terms of volume?
Which term best describes the consistency of saliva produced by the parotid gland?
Which term best describes the consistency of saliva produced by the parotid gland?
What role does saliva NOT play in oral health?
What role does saliva NOT play in oral health?
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Which salivary gland contributes the least to total saliva production?
Which salivary gland contributes the least to total saliva production?
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What are the primary organic components of saliva?
What are the primary organic components of saliva?
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What is the main function of saliva in the oral cavity?
What is the main function of saliva in the oral cavity?
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Which statement best describes the mechanism of salivation?
Which statement best describes the mechanism of salivation?
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What factors can impact salivary flow?
What factors can impact salivary flow?
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Which salivary gland contributes the most to the volume of saliva production?
Which salivary gland contributes the most to the volume of saliva production?
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Study Notes
Saliva Production
- The average adult produces approximately 1-1.5 liters of saliva per day.
- The submandibular gland is the primary source of saliva in terms of volume.
- Saliva produced by the parotid gland is serous, meaning it is thin and watery.
- Saliva does not play a role in tooth enamel formation; it is involved in other aspects of oral health, such as lubrication, digestion, and protection.
- The sublingual gland contributes the least to total saliva production.
Saliva
- Saliva is a colorless, slightly sticky solution produced by the salivary glands
- Saliva can be serous or mucous in consistency
- The average person produces between 1-1.5 liters of saliva per day
Salivary Glands
- The salivary glands are responsible for the production of saliva
- The major salivary glands include the submandibular, parotid, and sublingual glands
- The submandibular gland produces the most saliva (60-65% of total volume)
- The parotid gland produces 25% of the total volume of saliva
- The sublingual gland produces 5-10% of the total volume of saliva
- Minor salivary glands also contribute to saliva production
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