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What is the approximate daily production of saliva in liters?
What is the approximate daily production of saliva in liters?
- 0.5-1 liter
- 1-1.5 liters (correct)
- 2-2.5 liters
- 1.5-2 liters
Which salivary gland is responsible for the largest percentage of saliva production?
Which salivary gland is responsible for the largest percentage of saliva production?
- Minor salivary glands
- Parotid gland
- Sublingual gland
- Submandibular gland (correct)
Saliva can have what two types of consistency?
Saliva can have what two types of consistency?
- Serous and mucous (correct)
- Thick and thin
- Salty and sweet
- Serous and watery
What role does saliva NOT typically play in oral health?
What role does saliva NOT typically play in oral health?
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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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Study Notes
Saliva
- Saliva is a colorless, slightly sticky solution produced by the salivary glands.
- Saliva can have a serous or mucous consistency
- The volume of saliva produced per day is between 1-1.5 liters
Salivary Gland Contribution
- The submandibular salivary gland is responsible for 60-65% of total saliva volume.
- The parotid salivary gland contributes 25%.
- The sublingual salivary gland produces 5-10% of total saliva volume.
- Minor salivary glands also contribute to the production of saliva.
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