Saliva + salivary glands Flashcards
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List the many functions of saliva
lubrication for mastication
oral hygiene
Maintains oral pH
contains digestive enxymes
What is the flow rate of saliva
Flow rate from 0.3 to 7ml per minute
what does serous saliva secretion contain
ALPHA AMYLASE
What do mucousal saliva section contain
mucins
What is the range in ml for secretion from minor and major glands
850-1500
What is the Ph range for saliva
pH ranges from 6.2 to 7.4
What type of secretion do parotid glands release
serous
What type of secretion do submandibular glands release
mucous and serous
What type of secretion from sublingual glands release
mucous and serous
What type of secretion do minor glands release
mucous
T/F dysfunction of saliva can be associated with oral pain, infection and increase risk of dental cavities
T
What should oral pH be at and why
7.2
bicarbonate/carbonate buffer system for rapid neutralisation of acids
What factors affect composition and volume of saliva
Flow rate
criricadium rhythm
Age
gender
pharmaceuticals
size of gland
type of gland
diet
duration of stimmi
How does saliva maintain oral health
lubrication with mucousal coat
mechanical cleaning
buffering salts
remineralisation
defensive and digestive
In oral cavity what protection do we have
mucosal wall - physical barrier
palatine tonsiles - immunity
salivary glands - washing
How do salivary glands contribute to immunity
surrounded by lymphatic system and have high blood flow
Which salivary glands are continuously active
Submandibular, sublingual and minor glands are
Unstimulated saliva secretion is dominant by which salivary gland
Submandibular
What does whole saliva include
salivary gland secretions
blood
oral tissues
which cells in salivary glands make the saliva
acini
What is main source of saliva production upon stimulation
parotid
Describe the detailed structure of salsivary
aciniar cells
ducts
channles
What are the 2 types of acini in salivary glands?
serous
mucousal
Does serous acinus stain dark or pale
dark