Saliva/Salivary Glands Flashcards
parotid gland duct
Stenson’s duct
submandibular gland duct
Wharton’s duct
sublingual gland duct
Bartholin’s duct
percentage of total volume: parotid gland
25%
percentage of total volume: submandibular gland
60-65%
percentage of total volume: sublingual gland
10%
type of salivary production: parotid gland
serous
type of salivary production: submandibular gland
mixed (mostly serous)
type of salivary production: sublingual gland
mixed (mostly mucous)
minor salivary glands include…
lingual, labial, buccal, palatal
physical properties of saliva
lubricate oral cavity, carrier
chemical properties of saliva
neutralizing agent (buffers), aids in healing, anti-bacterial, excretory (ex: ANUG odor)
daily average output of saliva
3 pints
is saliva excreted continuously (day and night) or in isolated periods (only during the day)?
continuous
characteristics of salivary flow
amount (copious vs. scanty)
viscosity (ropy vs. watery)