Salivary Glands and Saliva
Description: Salivary Glands and Saliva Quiz | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: oral health salivary glands saliva |
What is the primary function of saliva in the mouth?
Which salivary gland is located beneath the tongue and produces a viscous, mucin-rich saliva?
Which salivary gland is the largest and produces a serous, watery saliva?
What is the role of amylase in saliva?
Which salivary gland is located below the mandible and produces a mixed saliva containing both serous and mucous components?
What is the function of lysozyme in saliva?
Which salivary gland is responsible for producing the majority of the saliva in the mouth?
What is the role of salivary mucins in saliva?
Which salivary gland is located on the floor of the mouth and produces a saliva rich in bicarbonate ions?
What is the role of salivary calcium and phosphate ions in saliva?
Which salivary gland is responsible for producing saliva that is high in immunoglobulin A (IgA)?
What is the role of salivary glands in taste perception?
Which salivary gland is located behind the mandible and produces a saliva rich in potassium and chloride ions?
What is the role of salivary glands in maintaining oral pH?
Which salivary gland is responsible for producing saliva that is high in salivary amylase?