Saliva

<p>Serous and mucous (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Body temperature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decreased saliva production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hormones (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Minor salivary glands as a whole (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dissolving substances for taste detection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aids in digestion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Minor salivary glands (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Calcium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1-1.5 litres (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Salivary secretion rate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medication side effects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chemical stimuli (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moisten and lubricate food (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process of breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth.

The submandibular gland produces the largest volume of saliva compared to other salivary glands.

A healthy adult produces roughly 1-1.5 litres of saliva daily.

Saliva produced by the submandibular glands has both serous (watery) and mucous (thick) components.

Body temperature has minimal impact on salivary flow compared to other factors like stress, dehydration, and medication.

Xerostomia is the medical term for dry mouth or a reduction in saliva production.

Hormones are not typically found in saliva, unlike other components like enzymes, electrolytes, and mucins.

Minor salivary glands, although numerous, contribute the least amount of saliva compared to other glands.

The serous component of saliva, which is watery, helps dissolve substances for taste detection.

Saliva plays a key role in digestion by breaking down food and aiding in swallowing.

Minor salivary glands, being small, produce the least amount of saliva among the salivary glands.

Calcium is an example of an inorganic component of saliva, not an organic component.

A healthy adult produces roughly between 1-1.5 litres of saliva daily.

Salivary secretion rate is the term used to describe the rate at which saliva flows in the mouth.

Medications can have a significant impact on salivary flow, often reducing it as a side effect.

Chemical stimuli, like the presence of food or other substances in the mouth, often trigger salivation.

Water is the primary component that contributes to the watery or serous consistency of saliva.

Mucous saliva, with its thicker consistency, helps to moisten and lubricate food during chewing and swallowing.