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21. A purine which is found in saliva is_______________?

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

22. Acid neutralizing substance in saliva_____________?

A. NH3
B. Carbonate
C. Bicarbonate
D. Chlorides

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

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

24. Wharton’s duct drains the_______________?

A. Pancreas
B. Parotid
C. Lacrimal gland
D. Submandibular gland

25. Sublingual gland is a_____________?

A. Mixed gland
B. Serous gland
C. Mucous gland
D. Present in root of tongue

26. The content of saliva include all except____________?

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

27. 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

28. Carmalt’s glands are______________?

A. Major salivary glands
B. Minor salivary glands (Retromolar)
C. Minor salivary gland ( lingual)
D. Taste Buds

29. The function of myoepithelial cells may be______________?

A. Initiating contraction
B. Support for the end piece during active secretion of saliva
C. Provide signals to the acinar secretary cells for structure organization
D. All of the above

30. An enzyme present in saliva which causes cell wall lysis____________?

A. Lysozhyme
B. Peroxidase
C. Lactoferin
D. Hyaluronidase