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What does wbc and epithelial cells in sputum mean?
White blood cells (WBC) in sputum indicate inflammation or infection in the respiratory tract. Epithelial cells in sputum are cells from the lining of the respiratory tract shed during illness or inflammation. Both can provide valuable information to healthcare providers about the underlying condition causing respiratory symptoms.
Do both men and women produce the same amount of saliva?
no
Is the mouth a chemical or mecahnical breakdown?
The mouth is involved in both chemical and mechanical breakdown of food. Mechanical breakdown occurs through chewing and mixing with saliva, while chemical breakdown is initiated by enzymes in saliva that start breaking down carbohydrates.
Leech saliva contains both anti clotting chemicals and what?
vasodilators, anti-inflammatories and anesthetic... in addition to anticoagulants. Hirudin is a well known anticoagulant harnessed in leech therapy.
Which gland does the saliva comes from?
Saliva comes from glands located in the mouth. The major glands are 2 Parotid, 2 Submandibular, and 2 Sublingal. The duct each Parotid gland can be seen on the cheek near the 2nd upper molars. The ducts to the Submandibualr glands are just lateral to the frenulum of the tongue. You can cause these glands to secrete by getting a popsicle stick and lightly poking and messaging them. Smaller glands exist throughout the mouth and also contribute to salivary secretions. This includes the inside of the lips, palate, cheeks, and tongue and secrete via small ducts. the cells that produce saliva are mucous cells and serous cells of the salivary glands. The epithelial cells of the ducts modify the saliva before it is secreted into the mouth. drazx is the original author of this answer
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.
What does wbc and epithelial cells in sputum mean?
White blood cells (WBC) in sputum indicate inflammation or infection in the respiratory tract. Epithelial cells in sputum are cells from the lining of the respiratory tract shed during illness or inflammation. Both can provide valuable information to healthcare providers about the underlying condition causing respiratory symptoms.
What is the purpose of saliva in the pig?
As in most mammals, the saliva in a pig functions to both moisten ingesta and to start breaking down sugars through the actions of amylase in the saliva.
What gland secrets both amylase and saliva?
Sublingual
Does saliva contain chemicals that help kill pathogens?
Saliva and urine both create some protection but not much.
Do both men and women produce the same amount of saliva?
no
When the saliva starts the digestion process what reaction is it?
It is both mechanical and chemical.
How does a child get both there mums and dads DNA?
Ask them for a saliva sample !
Marijuana in saliva?
There is no Marijuana in Salvia. You can use them both at the same time and both do grow in the ground as plants but Marijuana is not in Salvia.
Does apple juice resemble saliva?
In that they are both liquid, perhaps. In any other way, no.
What system controls the flow of saliva?
The autonomic nervous system controls the flow of saliva. The production of saliva is regulated by both the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems, with the parasympathetic system increasing saliva production and the sympathetic system decreasing it.
What large organ is used for both digestion and excretion?
The clitoris digests saliva and excretes pleasure.
