saliva

Question 1

how much saliva is produced daily?

Answer 1

1 litre

Question 2

what are the two types of saliva

Answer 2

serous which is watery
mucous which is thick sticky

Question 3

what is the composition of saliva?

Answer 3

99.5% of water
0.5% Dissolved substances

Question 4

serum proteins in saliva

Answer 4

Albumin & globulin

Question 5

waste products of saliva that can contribute to halitosis?

Answer 5

urea
uric acid

Question 6

inorganic ions of saliva

Answer 6

calcium and phosphate
fluoride
bicarbonate, sodium, potassium, chloride

Question 7

functions of saliva?

Answer 7

oral hygiene
speech
taste
digestion

Question 8

variations in composition of saliva

Answer 8

diet
individuals health and disease
additives within the oral cavity

Question 9

gases in saliva

Answer 9

oxygen
carbon dioxide
nitrogen

Question 10

what are mucoids?

Answer 10

responsible for pellicle after brushing

Question 11

what is saliva production controlled by?

Answer 11

autonomic nervous system

Question 12

calcium and phosphate in saliva what does it do?

Answer 12

remineralisation of enamel

Question 13

What proteins are in saliva?

Answer 13

Mucoids
Glycoproteins
Enzymes

Question 14

the sublingual gland produces thick mucous saliva true or false?

Answer 14

true

Question 15

what is the salivary constituent which forms the pellicle on teeth?

Answer 15

mucoids

Question 16

which salivary enzyme can digest cooked starch?

Answer 16

amylase

Question 17

which salivary enzyme has an important antibacterial action?

Answer 17

lysozyme

Question 18

what is the term for dry mouth and reduced salivary flow?

Answer 18

xerostomia