Chapter 23: The Mouth, Tongue, Pharynx, Larynx and Esophagus

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parotid salivary gland

lies under the skin covering the lateral and posterior surface of the mandible

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submandibular salivary gland

a salivary gland inside the lower jaw on either side that produces most of the nocturnal saliva

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sublingual gland

salivary gland under the tongue

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composition of saliva

Mostly water

Slightly acidic

Electrolytes

Enzymes

Proteins

Waste

Immunes

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Xerostomia

Dryness of the mouth caused by reduction of saliva

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Gastroesophageal (cardiac) sphincter

-surrounds cardial orifice

-keeps orifice closed when food is not being swallowed

-mucus cells on both sides of sphincter help protect esophagus from acid reflux

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deglutition

the act of swallowing