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1st station - Mouth Cavity Flashcards

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What types of digestions do the mouth cavity contains?

A

Physical: Chewing action by teeth –> To increase the surface area for enzymes to act on
Chemical: Salivary amylase secreted by salivary gland —> digest starch into maltose

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What is the function of the salivary gland?

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To secret saliva

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What are the components of saliva?

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Mucus
Minerals (pH7.5)
Amylase

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What are the functions of saliva?

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  1. Mucus: Moistens, lubricates the food (forming a bolus), help swallowing
  2. Minerals: To neutralize acids; prevent tooth decay
  3. Amylase: Starch –> maltose
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