Salivary Glands and Salivary Secretion

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What is the approximate volume range of salivary secretion per day?

  • 1000-1500 ml (correct)
  • 1500-2000 ml
  • 500-1000 ml
  • 2000-2500 ml

During salivary secretion, what happens to the oxygen consumption of the glands?

  • Remains the same
  • Increases (correct)
  • Decreases
  • Fluctuates

What is the pH range of saliva?

  • 6.6-7.1 (correct)
  • 7.1-7.5
  • 6.0-6.5
  • 7.5-8.0

What action does an increase in pH (to alkaline) of saliva lead to?

<p>Formation of tartar (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Saliva is a hypertonic solution.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Salivary secretion does not involve an active process.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Salivary calculi result from the precipitation of calcium salts in the duct system.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An increase in pH (to alkaline) of saliva leads to the dissolution of enamel and dentine after prolonged exposure.

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