Saliva (p. 312) Flashcards
1
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Composition of saliva
A
95.5% H2O, 0.5% solutes
2
Q
What are some of the solutes in saliva?
A
Salts, dissolved gases, organic substance
3
Q
Which digestive enzymes are present in saliva?
A
Salivary amylase and lingual lipase
4
Q
What secretes salivary amylase and lingual lipase?
A
Salivary glands
5
Q
What is the function of salivary amylase?
A
Initial breakdown of starches in the oral cavity
6
Q
What is the function of lingual lipase
A
Digest up to 30% of all consumed dietary fat, which occurs in the stomach
7
Q
pH range of stomach?
A
6.35-6.85
8
Q
What are the 7 functions of saliva?
A
“Dis Bath Limits Clean Enzymes, Lub Lub!”
- Dissolves food
- Bathes teeth
- Limits bacterial growth
- Clean teeth
- Provide enzymes
- Lubricate soft tissue
- Lubricate food
