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extrinsic salivary glands
parotid glands, submandibular glands, sublingual glands
parotid glands
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submandibular glands
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sublingual glands
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what glands produce saliva while chewing?
intrinsic glands
composition of saliva
98.5% of water; pH 6.8-7.0
solutes of saliva
mucus, electrolytes, lysozyme, Immunoglobin A (IgA), salivary amylase, lingual lipase
what is saliva used for
moistens and cleanses mouth, inhibits bacterial growth, dissolves molecules, digests starch and fat, binds food particles
control of saliva — what makes us salivate
psychic, chemical, tactile
control of saliva — what nervous system is responsible
parasympathetic innervation