Functions of Saliva

Saliva is a secretion of salivary glands. Contains maximum water content (99.5%) and 0.5% solids. Includes solid content like organic, inorganic and gases also. Various important functions which leads to many inconveniences if absent. A) Swallowing of food Moistening of food occurs when food is taken from mouth. Dissolving of food also assisted by saliva. … Read more

Differences between liver bile and gallbladder bile

S.N Liver Bile S.N Gallbladder bile 1. pH of liver bile is 8-8.6. 1. pH of gallbladder is 7-7.6. 2. Specific gravity of this bile is 1010-1011. 2. Specific gravity of this bile is 1026-1032. 3. Water content of liver bile is 97.6%. 3. Water content of gallbladder bile is 89%. 4. Solids are 2.4%. … Read more

Salivary gland and its various types

Salivary gland and its various types

Introduction The tissue in our mouth that expels saliva is called salivary gland. Various glands are responsible for secretion of saliva into the oral cavity. But the salivary glands are mostly known by the three largest pairs: the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. They are exocrine glands that produce saliva through a system of ducts. … Read more