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What is the primary function of saliva?
What is the primary function of saliva?
Which salivary gland produces the majority of saliva?
Which salivary gland produces the majority of saliva?
What is the estimated daily saliva production in a healthy adult?
What is the estimated daily saliva production in a healthy adult?
What term describes the consistency of saliva produced by submandibular glands?
What term describes the consistency of saliva produced by submandibular glands?
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Which factor is least likely to impact salivary flow?
Which factor is least likely to impact salivary flow?
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Xerostomia refers to:
Xerostomia refers to:
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Which component is NOT typically found in saliva?
Which component is NOT typically found in saliva?
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Which minor salivary glands contribute the least amount of saliva?
Which minor salivary glands contribute the least amount of saliva?
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What is the serous consistency of saliva primarily responsible for?
What is the serous consistency of saliva primarily responsible for?
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What is the primary function of saliva in the oral cavity?
What is the primary function of saliva in the oral cavity?
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Which salivary gland is primarily responsible for producing the least amount of saliva?
Which salivary gland is primarily responsible for producing the least amount of saliva?
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Which of the following is NOT considered an organic component of saliva?
Which of the following is NOT considered an organic component of saliva?
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What is the estimated daily production of saliva in a healthy adult?
What is the estimated daily production of saliva in a healthy adult?
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What term describes the fluid flow rate of saliva in the mouth?
What term describes the fluid flow rate of saliva in the mouth?
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What is one major factor that can negatively affect salivary flow?
What is one major factor that can negatively affect salivary flow?
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What mechanism primarily initiates salivation?
What mechanism primarily initiates salivation?
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Which of these components contributes to the serous consistency of saliva?
Which of these components contributes to the serous consistency of saliva?
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The primary role of mucous saliva is to?
The primary role of mucous saliva is to?
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Study Notes
Saliva
- Saliva is a colorless, slightly sticky solution produced by salivary glands.
- Saliva can be serous or mucous in consistency.
- Humans produce between 1-1.5 liters of saliva daily.
Sources of Saliva
- The three major salivary glands produce varying amounts of saliva.
- Submandibular gland: 60-65% of total volume
- Parotid gland: 25% of total volume
- Sublingual gland: 5-10% of total volume
- Minor salivary glands also contribute to saliva production.
Saliva Properties
- Saliva is a colourless, slightly sticky solution produced by the salivary glands.
- Saliva can be either serous or mucous in consistency.
- The average person produces between 1-1.5 litres of saliva every 24 hours.
Sources of Saliva
- Each major salivary gland, along with the minor glands, produces varying amounts of saliva.
- The submandibular gland produces 60-65% of total saliva volume.
- The parotid gland produces 25% of total saliva volume.
- The sublingual gland produces 5-10% of total saliva volume.
- Minor salivary glands also contribute to saliva production.
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This quiz explores the characteristics of saliva, including its consistency and production levels. Additionally, it covers the major salivary glands and their contribution to overall saliva volume. Test your knowledge about these important physiological aspects!
