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What is the approximate volume range of salivary secretion per day?
During salivary secretion, what happens to the oxygen consumption of the glands?
What is the pH range of saliva?
What action does an increase in pH (to alkaline) of saliva lead to?
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Saliva is a hypertonic solution.
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Salivary secretion does not involve an active process.
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Salivary calculi result from the precipitation of calcium salts in the duct system.
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An increase in pH (to alkaline) of saliva leads to the dissolution of enamel and dentine after prolonged exposure.
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