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Topic 4 (Saliva) Flashcards

1
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A dilute aqueous solution , a solvent, with organic and inorganic contents

A

Salivary Secretion

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What are the functions of Salivary Secretion:

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  1. Bolus formation
  2. Food lubrication for easy swallowing and
    speech production
  3. Maintain good oral health – most important
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What is the most important function of salivary secretion?

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Maintain Good Oral Health

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What are the other functions of saliva:

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  1. Secrete nerve growth factor
  2. Secrete vasoactive peptides
  3. Secrete regulatory peptides
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5
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What is saliva’s important role in the alimentary tract?

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Protect the teeth & buccal mucosa from bacterial attack

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6
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What are the Major Functions of the Saliva:

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  • Lubrication
  • Digestion
  • Solvent Action
  • Antibacterial Action
  • Antifungal Action
  • Buffering Action
  • Remineralization
  • Temperature Regulation
  • Production of Growth Factors & Other Regulatory Peptides
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7
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Dry mouth

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Xerostomia

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8
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Xerostomia (dry mout ) will cause bad odor because without saliva, bacteria will act on food debris causing it to decompose

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Buffering Action of Saliva

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9
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It will cause bad odor because without saliva, bacteria will act on food debris causing it to decompose

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Xerostomia

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10
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The bacterial products will not be diluted and ____ is lost , thus increase in caries.

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buffering action of saliva

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11
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A digestive enzyme responsible for the initial breakdown of starch and glycogen

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Salivary Amylase

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12
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It has the highest concentration in saliva

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Salivary Amylase

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13
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Remains active in the stomach because it is
protected inside the food bolus.

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Salivary Amylase

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14
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Secreted by the lingual salivary glands (Von Ebner’s glands)

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Salivary Lipase

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15
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Responsible for the first step in fat digestion

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Salivary Lipase

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16
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Important in fat digestion

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Salivary Lipase

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17
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Is active inside the stomach’s pH

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Salivary Lipase

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18
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In 1 day ____ to ____ of fluid is produced

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0.5 to 0.75

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19
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In 1 day, some salivary components are from
____ while some are synthesized in the salivary glands.

A

blood plasma

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20
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In 1 day, some salivary components are from blood plasma while some are synthesized in the ____.

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salivary glands

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21
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Most of the fluid is ____ and ____ by the gut.

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swallowed and reabsorbed

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22
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Most of the fluid is swallowed and reabsorbed by the ____.

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gut

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23
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What are the three main salivary gland:

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  • Parotid gland
  • Submaxillary (submandibular) gland
  • Sublingual gland.
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24
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The 3 main salivary glands; they secrete ____% of total saliva

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90%

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25
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What are the other salivary glands:

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  • Lingual salivary glands found in the tongue (called Von Ebner’s glands)
  • Labial glands, Palatine glands, Buccal glands (cheek)
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26
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Other Lingual salivary glands found in the tongue is called ____.

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Vin Ebner’s Glands

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27
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cheek

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Buccal Glands

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28
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Composition of Saliva Made of:

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  • Ions
  • Organic Components
  • Water (99%)
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29
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chloride, bicarbonate are examples of:

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Anions

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30
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sodium, potassium are examples of:

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Cations

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31
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What are other electrolytes that are included:

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  • calcium phosphate
  • fluoride
  • thiocyanate
  • magnesium sulfate
  • iodine
32
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Anions and Cations are derived from ____.

A

Blood Plasma

33
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Important because it is the chief butter of saliva.

A

Bicarbonate

33
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Caries occur due to low pH of saliva.

A

Bicarbonate

34
Q

Caries occur due to ____ of saliva.

35
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if the saliva pH is lowered (acidic) it will decalcify teeth, resulting to ____.

36
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if the saliva pH is lowered (acidic) it will ____.

A

decalcify teeth, resulting to caries.

37
Q

if the saliva pH is lowered it is ____.

38
Q

The concentration of the ____ in saliva increases with the flow rate of saliva

A

bicarbonate

39
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Increased flow rate of saliva =

A

Increased Bicarbonate

40
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Increased Bicarbonate =

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increased pH

41
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increased pH =

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resulting to alkaline saliva

42
Q

Alkaline saliva =

A

Less dental caries

43
Q

As the rate of salivary flow increases, the % of ____ also increases.

44
Q

As the rate of salivary flow increases, the % of salts also increases.

A

Heidenhain’s Law

45
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As salivary flow increases, the composition of saliva also changes.

A

Heidenhain’s Law

46
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As salivary flow increases, the composition of saliva also ____.

47
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But not all components will increase.

  • Sodium (Na+)
  • Potassium (K+)
A
  • Sodium (Na+) increases
  • Potassium (K+) decreases
48
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Cells found in the secretory unit of the salivary gland, lies close to the acini & intercalated ducts.

A

Myoepithelial Cells

49
Q

The cytoplasm of the myoepithelial cell contains ____ capable of contraction.

49
Q

Innervated by both parasympathetic and sympathetic nerve fibers

A

Myoepithelial Cells

50
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Activation of the ANS causes these cells to contract, thus saliva will be expelled from salivary glands.

A

Myoepithelial Cells

51
Q

Activation of the ANS causes these cells to ____, thus saliva will be expelled from salivary glands.

52
Q

Peripheral reflex phenomenon

A

Stimulation of Afferent Nerves

53
Q

Can cause the release of saliva

A

Stimulation of Afferent Nerves

54
Q

Different tastes can also induce saliva to flow
when placed on the tongue.

A

Stimulation of Afferent Nerves

55
Q

____ can also induce saliva to flow
when placed on the tongue.

A

Different tastes

56
Q

The most effective taste of which is:

A

sour taste particularly citric acid

57
Q

control its flow

A

Autonomic nerves

58
Q

exerted by saliva is lower than serum

A

Osmotic pressure (tonicity)

59
Q

____ increases as flow rate of saliva increases

60
Q

Saliva contains potassium ions ____ to ____ times the
concentration of serum potassium.

61
Q

Saliva in many animals contains a high level of the ____ and other macromolecules.

A

digestive amylase

62
Q

It is made of numerous secretory units which is
made of:

A
  1. Intercalated duct
  2. Acinus
  3. Striated duct
  4. Excretory duct
63
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Saliva forms at the ____ where the acini is located

A

proximal end of the duct

64
Q

Acini is located at the ____.

A

proximal end of the duct

65
Q

The acini is made of ____.

A

acinar cells

66
Q

the main bulk of the salivary gland

A

acinar cells

67
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cells which surrounds the acini & intercalated ducts. These cells have filaments which have contractile properties

A

Myoepithelial cells

68
Q

What are the other structure in the Salivary Gland:

A
  • Myoepithelial cells
  • Blood Supply
  • Nerve Supply
69
Q

Saliva’s Organic Components Function:

A
  1. Enzymatic function
  2. Coating of tissue surfaces
  3. Protection of dental tissues
  4. Control of tissue growth
70
Q

All oral soft tissues are coated with ____, which traps ____, which binds strongly to ____ thus ____ is formed.

A

All oral soft tissues are coated with mucous glycoproteins, which traps bacteria, which binds strongly to tooth surface thus enamel pellicle is formed.

71
Q

Decrease flow of saliva =

A

decrease buffering effect

72
Q

decrease buffering effect =

A

increase caries

73
Q

Occurs when food is placed in the mouth

A

Salivary Reflexes

74
Q

Occurs even when mouth is anesthesized

A

Salivary Reflexes

75
Q

This reflex is due to stimulation of periodontal
receptors & taste receptors

A

Salivary Reflexes

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