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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?
Which type of proteins/peptides are secreted in saliva?
Which type of proteins/peptides are secreted in saliva?
Flashcards
Function of Saliva
Function of Saliva
Creating and regulating a healthy environment in the oral cavity.
pH Range of Whole Saliva
pH Range of Whole Saliva
$6.0 - 7.4$
Salivary Gland with Highest Resting Flow Rate
Salivary Gland with Highest Resting Flow Rate
Parotid gland
Proteins/Peptides Secreted in Saliva
Proteins/Peptides Secreted in Saliva
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Component Not Found in Saliva
Component Not Found 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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