Mouth and Swallowing Flashcards

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Parotid gland

A
Largest
25% vol
serous secretion 
Main= salivary amylase and proline rich proteins 
Para= CN9 (glossopharyngeal)
Symp= superior cervical ganglion
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2
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Sublingual gland

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5% vol
mucous secretion 
lingual lipase
para: CN7
symp: superior cervical ganglion
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3
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submandibular gland

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mixed secretions
lysozyme and lactoperoxidase
Para= CN7
Symp= superiro cervical ganglion

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4
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Taste: salt & sour

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Na in –> membrane depolarisation –> ca2+ in

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Taste: sweet,bitter & umarni

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GPCR–> binds G protein (Gustducin) –> cascade phsopholipase C –> deploarisation –> Ca2+ release

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