Saliva, Salivary Glands & The Tongue Flashcards
Where is the parotid gland situated?
In front of the ear
What are the three salivary glands?
Parotid gland
Submandibular gland
Sublingual gland
Which is the largest gland?
Parotid
Which gland produces 20% of saliva?
Parotid
What is another name for the parotid duct?
Stetsons duct (just above the upper molars)
What is parotitis?
Mumps
Which gland is more likely to be affected by tumours?
Parotid
What is the smallest gland?
Sublingual gland
Where is the sublingual gland situated?
In the floor of the mouth above the mylohyoid line
How much saliva does the sublingual gland produce?
5%
What type of saliva does the parotid gland produce?
Serous
What type of saliva does the sublingual gland produce?
Mucous
Which gland has ductus of rinivus?
Sublingual gland
What is saliva made up of?
99.5% water and 0.5% other substances... Minerals,calcium,phosphate Enzymes Antibodies (immunoglobins) Gases Mucus Serum proteins
How does saliva aid mastication and deglutition?
Helps form a good bolus and aids swallowing
What are the nine properties of saliva?
Mastication Deglutition Digestion Protection Buffering Lubrication Taste Remineralisation Maintains water balance
When salvia enters the mouth what does it become?
Unsterile
What is the term for the overproduction of saliva?
Ptyalism
What is glossitis?
Inflammation of the tongue
Products that can aid xerostomia?
Fluoride Aloe Vera Chewing gum Biotene/bioextra Toothpastes without sodium lauryl sulphate
What is the upper surface of the tongue called?
Dorsal surface
What is the under surface of tongue called?
Ventral surface
Absorb meds easily
What are the five functions of the tongue?
Taste Mastication Speech Cleansing Protection
What are the hairs on taste id’d called?
Microvilli
