The Oral Environment 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Name 5 oral fluids
A
- Saliva
- Gingival crevicular fluid
- Oral bacteria
- Food debris
- Epithelial cells
2
Q
What are the 2 primary functions of saliva?
A
Digestive and protective
3
Q
Name 5 protective functions of saliva
A
- Buffering
- Cleansing
- Mucosal protection
- Remineralisation
- Antimicrobial
4
Q
What are the 3 major salivary gland pairs?
Name their secretions
A
- Parotid (serous)
- Sublingual (mucous)
- Submandibular (mixed)
5
Q
What are the 4 minor salivary gland pairs?
Name their secretions
Where are they found
A
- Buccal (mucous) - cheek
- Labial (mucous) - lip
- Palatal (mucous) - palate
- Lingual (mixed) - tongue
6
Q
Where does gingival crevicular fluid come from?
A
From the sulcus space in the periodontal ligament
7
Q
What arrangement do salivary glands have?
A
Tubulo-acinar arrangement
