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Salivary Glands and Salivary Secretion
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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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Saliva is a hypertonic solution.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Salivary secretion does not involve an active process.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>True</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.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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