Salivary Glands Ch 9

Question 1

The anterior teeth are used for ______ food.

Answer 1

tearing

Question 2

The posterior teeth are used to _______ food.

Answer 2

grind

Question 3

Intrinsic salivary glands only secrete __% of saliva

Answer 3

5%

Question 4

Extrinsic salivary glands secrete __% of saliva

Answer 4

95%

Question 5

Dry mouth

Answer 5

Xerostomia

Question 6

Insividuals with dry mouth (Xerostomia) are more prone to :

Answer 6

Periodontal disease

Question 7

Saliva contains ___ that regulate PH.

Answer 7

ions

Question 8

Maintaining a _____ PH limits bacterial growth.

Answer 8

neutral

Question 9

Saliva contains the enzyme ________ that digests carbohydrates and antibodies that bind to foreign antigens and facilitates their destruction.

Answer 9

Amylase

Question 10

Saliva contains varying amounts of ________, which can be used to coat the surface of foods to make them easier to swallow.

Answer 10

mucus

Question 11

Extrinsic Glands

Answer 11

Parotid
Submandibular
Sublingual

Question 12

Largest of the three extrinsic glands; however, the pair of glands only produces only about 30% of the saliva

Answer 12

Parotid