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Which type of protein is mainly secreted in serous secretions of salivary glands?
Which type of protein is mainly secreted in serous secretions of salivary glands?
- Alpha-amylase (correct)
- Mucin
- Keratin
- Collagen
What is the main neurotransmitter involved in the mediation of salivation?
What is the main neurotransmitter involved in the mediation of salivation?
- Acetylcholine (correct)
- Dopamine
- Serotonin
- Epinephrine
How many major salivary glands do humans have?
How many major salivary glands do humans have?
- Three (correct)
- Two
- One
- Four
What is the approximate daily production of saliva in humans?
What is the approximate daily production of saliva in humans?
When were the tubarial glands, a proposed fourth pair of salivary glands, first identified?
When were the tubarial glands, a proposed fourth pair of salivary glands, first identified?
Flashcards
Main serous secretion protein?
Main serous secretion protein?
Alpha-amylase is the main protein secreted in the serous secretions of salivary glands.
Salivation neurotransmitter?
Salivation neurotransmitter?
Acetylcholine is the primary neurotransmitter that mediates salivation.
How many major salivary glands?
How many major salivary glands?
Humans have three major pairs of salivary glands.
Daily saliva production?
Daily saliva production?
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Tubarial glands discovered?
Tubarial glands discovered?
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Study Notes
Salivary Glands
- The protein mainly secreted in serous secretions of salivary glands is amylase.
- Acetylcholine is the primary neurotransmitter involved in the mediation of salivation.
- Humans have three major salivary glands: parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands.
- The approximate daily production of saliva in humans is 1-2 liters.
- The tubarial glands, a proposed fourth pair of salivary glands, were first identified in 2020.
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