12 Questions
What is the main function of saliva in facilitating eating and swallowing?
Dissolving and diluting food
Which component of saliva is responsible for causing bacterial lysis?
Lysozyme
What is the main function of sialoperoxidase in saliva?
Oxidizing thiocyanate to antibacterial agent
Which gland releases whole saliva as part of the complex liquid found in the mouth?
Parotid gland
What is the approximate water content of whole saliva?
~99.5%
Which enzyme present in saliva initiates the digestion of starch?
Salivary amylase
What is one of the functions of saliva mentioned in the text?
Allowing expression through spitting
What causes a decrease in saliva flow according to the text?
Nighttime
Which taste sensation leads to the greatest increase in salivation?
Sour
What happens to saliva flow before vomiting?
It increases to dilute and protect oral membranes
How does dehydration affect saliva flow?
Reduces saliva flow
What triggers an increase in saliva production during eating?
Taste sensations
Explore the functions and components of whole saliva present in the human mouth, derived from various salivary glands. Learn about its composition, pH levels, and different ions present in the complex liquid.
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