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Which component is not found in saliva?
Which component is not found in saliva?
- CathelicidinLL37
- Hemoglobin (correct)
- Calcium ions
- Lipid molecules
What is the function of saliva in the oral cavity?
What is the function of saliva in the oral cavity?
- Assisting in taste perception
- Aiding in speech production
- Creating and regulating a healthy environment (correct)
- Causing tooth decay
What is the pH range of whole saliva?
What is the pH range of whole saliva?
- $7.5 - 8.0$
- $8.0 - 8.5$
- $5.5 - 6.0$
- $6.0 - 7.4$ (correct)
Which salivary gland has the highest flow rate of saliva at rest?
Which salivary gland has the highest flow rate of saliva at rest?
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Which type of proteins/peptides are secreted in saliva?
Which type of proteins/peptides are secreted in saliva?
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Study Notes
Saliva Composition
- Urea is not found in saliva.
Functions of Saliva
- Saliva helps to moisten food, facilitate swallowing, and initiate digestion of carbohydrates.
- It also has antibacterial properties, helps to remineralize teeth, and aids in taste perception.
pH of Saliva
- The pH range of whole saliva is between 7.4 and 7.6.
Salivary Glands
- The parotid gland has the highest flow rate of saliva at rest.
Salivary Proteins
- Saliva contains a type of protein called histatins, which are a family of small, cysteine-rich, histidine-rich peptides.
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Test your knowledge about the salivary glands and the production of saliva with this quiz. Learn about the complex mixture of fluids produced by major and minor salivary glands, gingival crevicular fluid, and their contributions to oral health.
