Salivary Secretion

Question 1

3 functions of saliva

Answer 1

Digestion, Lubrication, Protective

Question 2

Saliva contains —— which breaks down starch to maltose and branched carbs

Answer 2

Alpha Amylase breaks down starch to maltose and branched carbs

Question 3

Saliva contains what which helps protect against dental carries

Answer 3

flouride, calcium, phosphate

Question 4

What ingredients in saliva make it protective in nature?

Answer 4

Lysozyme

Lactoferrin: chelates iron to make it unavailable for use in bacteria

Question 5

In regards to salivary glands and their secretions, the smaller you get the thicker it gets

Answer 5

Parotid gland secretions- watery dilute saliva

Submaxillary gland- mucous and watery

Submandibular- Mucous and watery

Question 6

See Ion concentrations vs flow rates chart

Answer 6

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Question 7

As you move from the Acinus of the salivary gland to the duct opening, how do concentrations change>

Answer 7

You lose NaCl, water is impermeable so the amount of water stays the same and the concentration of water rises. Bicarb caoncentration goes up as does K

Question 8

Parasympathetic stimulation leads to what response in the salivary glands

Answer 8

secretion, vasodilation, myoepithelial cell contraction, metabolism and growth of the glands