Tongue, Salivary Glands, TMJ Flashcards
Muscular structure on ventral surface in oral cavity
tongue
three parts of the tongue
apex
body
root
what is on the dorsal surface of the tongue
papillae
two functions of papillae on tongue
mechanical
specialized
function of papillae: Grooming & moving food into pharynx
mechanical
function of papillae: Taste sensations, pain, temperature, touch, & thermoregulation through panting (dogs)
Specialized
saliva is deposited into oral cavity via _____ from salivary glands
ducts
saliva production varies on what
species
composition of saliva is made up on mainly what
water
seven additional components of saliva
Protein
Electrolytes
Antibodies
Glycoproteins
Other organic molecules
Salivary bicarbonate
Enzymes
two specific enzymes found in saliva
lysozyme (helps control bacteria in oral cavity)
amylase (starch digesting enzyme)
Five functions of saliva
Lubrication
Antibacterial action
pH regulation
Thermoregulation
Enzymatic digestion
three main paired glands that secrete saliva
parotid
mandibular
sublingual
TMJ stands for what
Temporomandibular Joint
what does the TMJ connect
Condylar process of mandible
Mandibular fossa of temporal bone
