Of the total amount of saliva secreted by all the salivary glands, about 60% is secreted by the_____________?

Related Mcqs:

1. Total volume of saliva secreted by submandibular gland daily is______________?

   A. 750 ml
   B. 450 ml
   C. 1500 ml
   D. 1000 ml

2. Saliva is secreted by____________?

   A. Major salivary glands
   B. Minor salivary glands
   C. Major & minor salivary glands
   D. Parotid gland

3. Copious flow of watery saliva is secreted in response to _____________?

   A. Parasympathetic stimulation
   B. Sympathetic stimulation
   C. CNS stimulation
   D. sensory stimulation

4. Salivary protein, which prevents transmission of human immunodeficiency virus via saliva, is____________?

   A. Sialoperoxidase
   B. Secretory IgA
   C. Salivary leukocyte proteinase inhibitor
   D. Histidine rich proteins

5. The range of level of fluoride secreted by the glands into the mouth is_____________?

   A. 0.004-0.005 ppm
   B. 0.006-0.007 ppm
   C. 0.007-0.005 ppm
   D. 0.007-0.08 ppm

6. Minor salivary glands are present in the submucosa through out the oral mucosa except for the______________?

   A. Gingiva and anterior part of hard palate
   B. Tongue and soft palate
   C. Retromolar area and hard palate
   D. Lip and posterior third of the hard palate

7. Among various glands, salivary gland secretion is unique in that, its secretions is unique in that, its secretion are controlled by___________?

   A. Hormones
   B. Nerves
   C. Chemicals
   D. All of the above

8. Which of the following deficiencies are associated with the disorders of hyperplasia of salivary gland and keratinisation of the salivary gland______________?

   A. Vit – A
   B. Vit – B
   C. Vit – C
   D. Vit – K

9. Which of the following viruses does not infect salivary glands ?

   A. Echo virus
   B. Hepatitis C
   C. HIV
   D. Orthomyxovirus

10. Xerostomia, enlargment of salivary and lacrimal glands is seen in______________?

    A. Sicca syndrome
    B. Sjogren’s syndrome
    C. Mickulicz’s disease
    D. None of the above