BIO 241 Ch 25 - Salivary glands

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extrinsic salivary glands

parotid glands, submandibular glands, sublingual glands

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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

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composition of saliva

98.5% of water; pH 6.8-7.0

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solutes of saliva

mucus, electrolytes, lysozyme, Immunoglobin A (IgA), salivary amylase, lingual lipase

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what is saliva used for

moistens and cleanses mouth, inhibits bacterial growth, dissolves molecules, digests starch and fat, binds food particles 

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control of saliva — what makes us salivate

psychic, chemical, tactile

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control of saliva — what nervous system is responsible

parasympathetic innervation