Choose the most appropriate option to describe the composition of human saliva
a)
Amylase, hydrolase
b)
Electrolytes amylase/ptylin, lysozymes and mucous
c)
Amylase/ptylin, mucous
d)
Ptylin only
Choose the most appropriate option to describe the composition of human saliva
a)
Amylase, hydrolase
b)
Electrolytes amylase/ptylin, lysozymes and mucous
c)
Amylase/ptylin, mucous
d)
Ptylin only
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Choose the most appropriate option to describe the composition of human saliva
a)
Amylase, hydrolase
b)
Electrolytes amylase/ptylin, lysozymes and mucous
c)
Amylase/ptylin, mucous
d)
Ptylin only
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Choose the most appropriate option to describe the composition of human saliva |
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a) |
Amylase, hydrolase |
b) |
Electrolytes amylase/ptylin, lysozymes and mucous |
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c) |
Amylase/ptylin, mucous |
d) |
Ptylin only |
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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -
(b)
The secretion of salivary glands is called saliva. Medium of saliva is slightly acidic. The quantity of saliva in an adult is 1000-1500mL/day. Chemically, saliva is a mixture of water and electrolytes 
. Some enzymes, salivary amylase and lysozyme, (an anti-bacterial agent) are also found in saliva
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