Mouth and Swallowing Flashcards
1
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Parotid gland
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Largest 25% vol serous secretion Main= salivary amylase and proline rich proteins Para= CN9 (glossopharyngeal) Symp= superior cervical ganglion
2
Q
Sublingual gland
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5% vol mucous secretion lingual lipase para: CN7 symp: superior cervical ganglion
3
Q
submandibular gland
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mixed secretions
lysozyme and lactoperoxidase
Para= CN7
Symp= superiro cervical ganglion
4
Q
Taste: salt & sour
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Na in –> membrane depolarisation –> ca2+ in
5
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Taste: sweet,bitter & umarni
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GPCR–> binds G protein (Gustducin) –> cascade phsopholipase C –> deploarisation –> Ca2+ release