Salivary Glands Flashcards
1
Q
Name the organs associated with GI tract
A
Salivary glands, pancreas, liver and gallbladder
2
Q
What is saliva and where is it produced
A
It is a watery secretion produced by salivary glands
3
Q
Name the 3 sets of salivary glands
A
Parotid, sublingual, submandibular
4
Q
Where is the sublingual and submandibular glands located
A
Under the tongue and under the jaw bone
5
Q
Name 3 things saliva does
A
Cleanses, dissolves and moistens
6
Q
Saliva contains antibodies, lysozymes, defensins and a cyanide compound that does what
A
Prevents growth and infection of harmful bacteria
7
Q
What enzyme does saliva contain and what does it initiate
A
Salivary amylase and initiates chemical digestion of dietary starch in mouth
