Vertebrate Salivary Gland Functions
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What is the main function of saliva in facilitating eating and swallowing?

  • Ensuring proper pH balance
  • Aiding in vocalization
  • Providing a source of energy
  • Dissolving and diluting food (correct)
  • Which component of saliva is responsible for causing bacterial lysis?

  • Salivary amylase
  • Lysozyme (correct)
  • Lactoferrin
  • Sialoperoxidase
  • What is the main function of sialoperoxidase in saliva?

  • Initiating starch digestion
  • Promoting bacterial growth
  • Removing free iron needed for bacteria growth
  • Oxidizing thiocyanate to antibacterial agent (correct)
  • Which gland releases whole saliva as part of the complex liquid found in the mouth?

    <p>Parotid gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate water content of whole saliva?

    <p>~99.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme present in saliva initiates the digestion of starch?

    <p>Salivary amylase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the functions of saliva mentioned in the text?

    <p>Allowing expression through spitting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes a decrease in saliva flow according to the text?

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

    Which taste sensation leads to the greatest increase in salivation?

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

    What happens to saliva flow before vomiting?

    <p>It increases to dilute and protect oral membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does dehydration affect saliva flow?

    <p>Reduces saliva flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers an increase in saliva production during eating?

    <p>Taste sensations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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