Choudhury I Flashcards
what do the submandibular glands secrete
serous/mucus
what do the sublingual glands secrete
serous/mucus
what does the parotid gland secrete
serous
what do the small buccal glands secrete
mucous
composition of saliva
hypotonic
what are functions of lysozyme, lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase, glycoprotein of IgA?
antibacterial, chelate iron, antibacterial and secretory against virus and bacteria
role of kallikrein
activates bradykinin- dilaters arterioles, increased blood to secretory glands and icnreases secretions
what is use of bicarb in saliva
minimizes tooth decay,neutralizes gastric acid refluxed in lowe esophagus
what can we taste
carbs fats
not protein
what is serous saliva
water, electrolytes and enzymes
what is mixed saliva
viscous rich in mucin glycoproteins
how do ductal cells contribute to saliva
modify the secretion by adding electrolytes, Na Cl reabsorb K and HCO3
why is saliva hypotonic
dissolve food
salivary ducts are impermeable to what
H2O
what are the transporters in the ductal cells
Na/H exchange
Cl/HCO3 exchange
H/K exchange
what transporters are on the basolateral membranes of ductal cells
NaK ATPase and Cl channels
how do NaCl levels compare in saliva to plasma
lower in saliva because readily abosrbed