8 Questions
What is the approximate volume range of salivary secretion per day?
1000-1500 ml
During salivary secretion, what happens to the oxygen consumption of the glands?
Increases
What is the pH range of saliva?
6.6-7.1
What action does an increase in pH (to alkaline) of saliva lead to?
Formation of tartar
Saliva is a hypertonic solution.
False
Salivary secretion does not involve an active process.
False
Salivary calculi result from the precipitation of calcium salts in the duct system.
True
An increase in pH (to alkaline) of saliva leads to the dissolution of enamel and dentine after prolonged exposure.
True
Explore the process of salivary secretion, including the volume range, active process, composition, and metabolic activities involved. Learn about the primary secretion from acini, reabsorption in the ducts, oxygen consumption increase, and glucose uptake during salivary secretion.
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