Saliva and Salivation

Which of the following percentages best represents the organic/inorganic substance content of saliva?

Which of the following best describes the expected daily volume of saliva production in a healthy adult?

Which major salivary gland contributes the most to total salivary volume?

In 'whole' saliva, which of the following components is LEAST likely to be found compared to 'pure' saliva directly from the glands?

Individuals with a low salivary pH are typically at higher risk for caries due to what?

Which of the following proteins found in saliva has antibacterial properties and aids in bacterial disposal?

Which of the following enzymes found in saliva begins the breakdown of cooked starches?

The viscosity of saliva is mainly attributed to which component?

Which waste product found in saliva can neutralize acids, helping to buffer the oral environment?

Which of the following best describes the primary role of ions, as inorganic components in saliva?

Which ion, when present in saliva, aids in the remineralization process and makes teeth more resistant to decay?

The levels of which gas component in saliva may be associated with calculus formation?

How do glyco-proteins in saliva mainly contribute to the protection of the oral cavity?

In addition to initiating starch digestion, what other role does salivary amylase have in the digestive process?

What is the impact of the tooth pellicle derived from saliva, on the caries process?

The cleansing action of which type of saliva aids in removing food and bacterial debris from the oral cavity?

During periods of higher salivary flow, such as while eating, the number of which ions increases to help maintain pH balance?

In the context of caries formation, what occurs when the pH of plaque fluid falls below 5.5?

What role does sympathetic stimulation play in salivation?

Which nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to the parotid gland?

The auriculotemporal nerve, a branch of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve, carries what type of innervation to the parotid gland?

Taste sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue travels via which nerve pathway before reaching the brain?

Taste sensation from the posterior third of the tongue travels primarily via which cranial nerve?

Xerostomia is described as what?

Which of the following stimulates an increase in saliva flow?

Which of the following can decrease saliva flow?

After the buffering action of ions in saliva is effective and the pH rises in the mouth, what process is the direct result?

What is the location where post-synaptic fibers run along from the ganglion along with branches of the maxillary division?

What is the location of the parotid gland with sympathetic supply of the auriculotemporal nerve?

What nerve carries taste from the anterior 2/3 of the tongue to the submandibular ganglion then travels with the chorda tympani?

By which route does saliva have the potential to spread COVID-19 and Herpes Simplex?

In a dental context, during enamel demineralization mineral ions shift from which site to the other?

Which of the following best describes the composition of saliva?

What condition could be indicated by low resting saliva?

Of the following which does not increase saliva production? Mastication, Oral Irritation, Gingivitis or Fear

Which of the following best describes saliva’s function when it comes to tasting?

In the processes of calculus formation, which substance plays the role?

Saliva plays crucial roles in tooth's immunity and maintenance. Which substance strengthens and repairs enamel?

There’s something known as the ionic buffer system which functions to maintain oral health. How is this achieved?

When saliva is at a higher pH, what oral condition is more likely to occur?

Which of the following best describes the function of the salivary pellicle?

How do the rates of saliva production typically change from day to night?

What is the primary function of bicarbonate ions present in saliva?

What is the role of the lingual nerve in taste perception?

The levels of which gas influences calculus formation?

Ammonia, a waste product found in saliva, is produced from what?

Which of the following best describes the impact of sympathetic stimulation on salivation?

Which nerve carries parasympathetic innervation to the submandibular and sublingual glands?

Which of the following is a function of saliva that primarily impacts the perception of taste?