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Which salivary secretion is more thin and watery in consistency?
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Which salivary secretion mucous or serous is more thin and watery in consistency?
serous
Swelling of the parotid gland?
The most common cause of a salivary gland lump is mumps, which usually affects children and typically causes painful swellings on both sides of the face. However there are many other causes of swelling in the salivary glands, for example salivary gland infection, salivary gland cancer, systemic diseases and drugs.The main clinical feature of salivary gland cancer is swelling in the salivary gland region though it does not exactly indicate that you have cancer as most salivary gland tumors are benign.Read more about salivary gland cancer herehttp://www.intelligentdental.com/2009/11/25/how-to-prevent-salivary-gland-cancer/
What is salivary maltase?
You might be referring to salivary amylase. Maltase is an enzyme produced by duodenum that breaks down the sugar maltose into glucose. Salivary amylase is an enzyme located in your saliva (there is also pancreatic amylase found in the pancreas). This enzyme breaks down carbohydrates (more specifically starch) which then can be absorbed in the small intestine.
Vitreous humor is a jellylike fluid while aqueous fluid is more watery Where would you find them?
Eye
Salivary glands release what secretion?
Well, there are three salivary glands - the sublingual, the submandibular, and the parotid gland. These glands release saliva, which is mixed with food while you eat. Also, these glands release amylase, an enzymes that begins the breakdown of starches in the mouth.
Which salivary secretion mucous or serous is more thin and watery in consistency?
serous
How would non secretion of saliva affect the digestion of food?
The non secretion of saliva would affect the digestion of food because the salivary glands secrete more than just saliva.. they secrete enzymes like salivary amylase which breaks down starch into sugar.. and the saliva also holds he food together and makes it easier for the food to move down the food pipe. IF ANY OF THE MT PPL ARE LOOKING AT THIS.. THIS IS SOMEONE FROM XVAC..:)
What is the effect of parasympathetic stimulation on the salivary glands?
The salivary glands work more. They produce more saliva. More enzymes are secreted. The saliva pass to the mouth cavity.
What is the effect of parasympathetic stimulation on this salivary glands?
Sympathetic stimulation of your salivary glands suppresses the activity of the glands and salivation decreases. During parasympathetic stimulation you to salivate.
Where can one find more information about salivary glands?
One can find more information of this type of Cancer called Salivary Glands at their page at Wikipedia. One can go to Wikipedia's site, and look up Salivary Glands, and it gives the viewer a wide view of information.
Is the parotid salivary gland located in the anterior triangle of the neck?
No,they arelocated more superior and closer to the ears.
Do cows have salivary glands?
Yes. How else do you expect them to chew cud like they do? If they didn't have salivary glands they wouldn't be able to rechew their food to break it down more.
What is broken down by saliva?
Saliva contains enzymes; in particular salivary amylase. Salivary amylase breaks down starch down in to simple sugars. More precisely, polysaccharides into maltose (a disaccharide). Saliva also starts the process of fat digestion; as it contains salivary lipases also. Enjoy!
Swelling of the parotid gland?
The most common cause of a salivary gland lump is mumps, which usually affects children and typically causes painful swellings on both sides of the face. However there are many other causes of swelling in the salivary glands, for example salivary gland infection, salivary gland cancer, systemic diseases and drugs.The main clinical feature of salivary gland cancer is swelling in the salivary gland region though it does not exactly indicate that you have cancer as most salivary gland tumors are benign.Read more about salivary gland cancer herehttp://www.intelligentdental.com/2009/11/25/how-to-prevent-salivary-gland-cancer/
What is salivary?
You might be referring to salivary amylase. Maltase is an enzyme produced by duodenum that breaks down the sugar maltose into glucose. Salivary amylase is an enzyme located in your saliva (there is also pancreatic amylase found in the pancreas). This enzyme breaks down carbohydrates (more specifically starch) which then can be absorbed in the small intestine.
What is salivary maltase?
You might be referring to salivary amylase. Maltase is an enzyme produced by duodenum that breaks down the sugar maltose into glucose. Salivary amylase is an enzyme located in your saliva (there is also pancreatic amylase found in the pancreas). This enzyme breaks down carbohydrates (more specifically starch) which then can be absorbed in the small intestine.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of the word water?
"Ice" is a verb and a noun and, as such, does not have a comparative or superlative form. The adjective icy would be icier and iciest respectively.
