Saliva is increased by_____________?

Related Mcqs:

1. Reduction in flow of saliva is not generally seen in______________?

   A. Elderly diabetics
   B. Patient undergoing radiation therapy
   C. Patients suffering from parkinsonism
   D. Patients on phenothiazine drugs

2. Glycogen synthesis is increased by_____________?

   A. Cortisone
   B. Insulin
   C. GH
   D. Epinephrine

3. In a caries-free individual the saliva has_____________?

   A. low buffering capacity of acids
   B. Medium buffering capacity for acids
   C. High buffering capacity for acids
   D. Independent of buffering capacity for acids

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

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

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

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

6. A purine which is found in saliva is_______________?

   A. Uric acid
   B. Thymine
   C. Adenosine
   D. Hypolithinium

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

   A. Parotid glands
   B. Sublingual glands
   C. Submandibular glands
   D. None of the above

8. The content of saliva include all except____________?

   A. Amylase
   B. Urea
   C. Lysoenzyme
   D. Lipase

9. The predominant immunoglobulin in saliva is_______________?

   A. IgA
   B. IgD
   C. IgE
   D. IgG

10. 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