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It contains many different things. In simplest terms, it contains:
digestive enzymes,
traces of acid,
water (of course),
and germs. Believe it or not, the mouth contains more germs per square inch than any other part of your body (yuck!). Some of these germs are beneficial, but many are not.
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What enzymes are contained in saliva?
Amylase and lysozyme are enzymes found in the saliva. The former initiates the breakdown of starch into smaller carboydrate units, while the latter inhibits bacterial growth in the oral cavity. There are several other pathogen inhibiting enzymes in saliva. Saliva also contains a lipase enzyme for the breakdown of lipids, but it is not very active until it reaches the low pH of the stomach. Saliva also contains ptyalin.
What are the different types of saliva?
There are three main types of saliva: serous saliva, mucous saliva, and mixed saliva. Serous saliva is watery and contains enzymes that help break down food. Mucous saliva is thicker and helps lubricate food for easier swallowing. Mixed saliva is a combination of both serous and mucous saliva, which aids in digestion and protects the mouth.
How do carrier proteins facilitate the transport of solutes across the membrane during facilitated diffusion?
Carrier proteins facilitate the transport of solutes across the membrane during facilitated diffusion by binding to specific solutes on one side of the membrane, undergoing a conformational change, and then releasing the solutes on the other side of the membrane. This process allows for the movement of solutes across the membrane without the need for energy input.
What are the solutes and solvents in Gatorade?
The solutes in Gatorade are electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium, as well as sugars like sucrose and glucose. The solvent in Gatorade is water, which dissolves the solutes to create the final beverage.
How does the body regulate the concentration of solutes in the urine to produce hypertonic urine?
The body regulates the concentration of solutes in urine to make it hypertonic by adjusting the reabsorption of water and solutes in the kidneys. This helps maintain the body's water balance and prevent dehydration.
What are the two liquids in saliva?
Chemically saliva is 99.5% water and 0.5% solutes. Among the solutes are ions including sodium,potassium,chloride,bicarbonate and phosphate. Also present a digestive enzyme lysozyme and various organic substances like urea and uric acid.
What enzyme contained in saliva helps breakdown starch?
Salivary amylase.
Do mammals contain more intracellular or extracellular water?
Almost all of a mammal's water is contained in its blood or other cells. The only water that isn't intracellular is contained within saliva, for instance.
What enzymes are contained in saliva?
Amylase and lysozyme are enzymes found in the saliva. The former initiates the breakdown of starch into smaller carboydrate units, while the latter inhibits bacterial growth in the oral cavity. There are several other pathogen inhibiting enzymes in saliva. Saliva also contains a lipase enzyme for the breakdown of lipids, but it is not very active until it reaches the low pH of the stomach. Saliva also contains ptyalin.
Is saliva a digestive juice made by the mouth?
Yes it is. Chewing food produces saliva - which begins the process of breaking down the food into its basic chemicals. The stomach acid finishes off the process. That's why you get more benefit from chewing each mouth-full rather than 'gulping' your food down.
How do molecular solutes differ from ionic solutes when dissolved in solution?
Molecular solutes dissolve as whole molecules and do not dissociate into ions, while ionic solutes dissociate into ions when dissolved in solution. Molecular solutes do not conduct electricity in solution, whereas ionic solutes can conduct electricity due to the presence of free ions.
What are the solutes in air and what are the solvents?
Solutes are substances dissolved in a solvent.
What are the effects of solutes on soutions?
The effect of solutes on solution is that they make the solution reach saturation point when added in excess. The soluble solutes dissolve in the solution whereas the insoluble solutes do not dissolve in the solution.
Are solutions all solids?
Not all solutes are solids.
What a solvent for both polar and nonpolar solutes?
Acetone is a good solvent for both polar and nonpolar solutes due to its ability to form hydrogen bonds with polar solutes and dissolve nonpolar solutes through dispersion forces.
Where would you find your saliva?
You will find saliva in your mouth as you have saliva glads there.
What are the different types of saliva?
There are three main types of saliva: serous saliva, mucous saliva, and mixed saliva. Serous saliva is watery and contains enzymes that help break down food. Mucous saliva is thicker and helps lubricate food for easier swallowing. Mixed saliva is a combination of both serous and mucous saliva, which aids in digestion and protects the mouth.
