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- Saliva - Wikipedia
Saliva (commonly referred as spit or drool) is an extracellular fluid produced and secreted by salivary glands in the mouth
- Saliva and Your Mouth: Function of Saliva in Oral Health - WebMD
WebMD talks about what saliva is, the role saliva plays in your oral health, and the causes and treatment of too much or too little saliva
- Saliva | Oral Health, Digestion Enzymes | Britannica
Saliva, a thick, colourless, opalescent fluid that is constantly present in the mouth of humans and other vertebrates It is composed of water, mucus, proteins, mineral salts, and amylase
- Saliva | MouthHealthy - Oral Health Information from the ADA
In addition to keeping your mouth healthy, saliva may contain indicators of health concerns as well Since it shares many properties with blood, the use of saliva to detect and diagnose oral diseases and other diseases that could affect your general health is being studied
- Saliva and Salivary Gland Disorders | NIDCR
These glands make saliva (spit) and empty it into the mouth through openings called ducts Saliva makes food moist, which helps chewing and swallowing and the digestion of food Saliva also keeps the mouth clean and healthy because it contains antibodies that kill germs
- What Are the Main Functions of Saliva? - Biology Insights
Saliva is a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by several salivary glands The average person produces between 0 5 to 1 5 liters of this fluid daily Its composition is about 99% water, with a mixture of enzymes, proteins, and minerals foundational to oral and systemic well-being
- Saliva: What Is, Composition, Functions, and Secretion Disorders
Saliva is a clear, watery fluid produced by the salivary glands in the mouth It plays a crucial role in maintaining oral health and aiding the process of digestion
- Health Encyclopedia - University of Rochester Medical Center
Digestion is a several-step process that begins the moment you put a piece of food in your mouth or sip a drink When you begin chewing, glands in your mouth and throat begin to secrete saliva This process can start with the sight or smell of food
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