L60. Special Tests Saliva

Question 1

Using the following conditions, list them in order from most to least effective in stimulating salivary flow. :

Flavour only
Chewing only
Chewing and flavour

Answer 1

1. Chewing and flavour
2. flavour
3. chewing

Question 2

Name the 3 regions where the major salivary glands open to.

Answer 2

Opposite upper 2nd molars
Sides of lingual frenulum
Lingual sulcus

Question 3

Name 3 regions which are not covered by minor salivary glands.

Answer 3

Tongue
Anterior hard palate
Gums

Question 4

Give the volume of unstimulated salivary flow.

Answer 4

0.4ml/Minute