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What is the primary role of saliva in the oral cavity?
What is the primary role of saliva in the oral cavity?
Which major salivary gland produces the largest percentage of total saliva volume?
Which major salivary gland produces the largest percentage of total saliva volume?
What distinguishes serous saliva from mucous saliva?
What distinguishes serous saliva from mucous saliva?
How much saliva does an average person produce in a day?
How much saliva does an average person produce in a day?
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Which factor can lead to decreased salivary flow?
Which factor can lead to decreased salivary flow?
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Study Notes
Saliva
- Saliva is a colourless, slightly sticky solution produced by salivary glands.
- It is either serous or mucous in consistency.
- We produce between 1-1.5 liters of saliva per day.
Sources of Saliva
- Submandibular glands produce the most saliva (60-65% of total volume).
- Parotid glands produce 25% of total saliva volume.
- Sublingual glands produce 5-10% of total saliva volume.
- Minor salivary glands are also contributors.
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This quiz covers the properties and sources of saliva produced by the salivary glands. Learn about the different types of saliva and the proportions contributed by each gland. Test your knowledge on this essential bodily fluid.
