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*Parasympathetic (most important)
 
*Parasympathetic (most important)
     -Travel from the brainstem by the facial (CN VII) and glossopharyngeal (CN IX) then into
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     -Travel from the brainstem by the facial ([[Nervous System - CNS - Anatomy & Physiology#Innervation - Cranial Nerves|CN VII]]) and glossopharyngeal ([[Nervous System - CNS - Anatomy & Physiology#Innervation - Cranial Nerves|CN XI]]) then into
     branches of the trigeminal nerve (CN V)
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     branches of the trigeminal nerve ([[Nervous System - CNS - Anatomy & Physiology#Innervation - Cranial Nerves|CN V]])  
 
     -Flow of salivary fluid increases  
 
     -Flow of salivary fluid increases  
 
     -Vasodilation occurs
 
     -Vasodilation occurs
  
*Main nerves are occulomotor (CN III), facial (CN VII), glossopharyngeal (CN IX) and vagus (CN X)
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*Main nerves are occulomotor ([[Nervous System - CNS - Anatomy & Physiology#Innervation - Cranial Nerves|CN III]]), facial ([[Nervous System - CNS - Anatomy & Physiology#Innervation - Cranial Nerves|CN VII]]), glossopharyngeal ([[Nervous System - CNS - Anatomy & Physiology#Innervation - Cranial Nerves|CN IX]]) and vagus ([[Nervous System - CNS - Anatomy & Physiology#Innervation - Cranial Nerves|CN X]])
 
 
  
 
==Saliva==
 
==Saliva==

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Introduction

The oral cavity is drained by numerous salivary glands. The saliva secreted keeps the mouth moist and facillitates mastication by lubricating the passage of the bolus.

Salivary gands are present in the cheek, tongue, lips, oesophagus, soft palate and pharynx but the major salivary glands are located further away from the oral cavity and function through connective ducts.

Saliva provides digestive enzymes, is a route of excretion of substances which accumulate on the teeth and provides lubricative and also cleansing functions.

Salivary glands can produce a serous secretion, a mucous secretion or both.


Types of Salivary Glands

Major Salivary Glands

Minor Salivary Glands


Innervation

  • Sympathetic
   -Vasoconstriction occurs
   -Flow of saliva is decreased
  • Parasympathetic (most important)
   -Travel from the brainstem by the facial (CN VII) and glossopharyngeal (CN XI) then into
    branches of the trigeminal nerve (CN V) 
   -Flow of salivary fluid increases 
   -Vasodilation occurs

Saliva

  • Mainly water
  • Amylase for carbohydrate digestion
  • Salt- mainly sodium bicarbonate
  • Mucin
  • Electrolytes
  • Antimicrobial agents
  • Lingual lipase


Species Differences

Equine

  • Horses produce up to 40L per day

Bovine

  • Cows produce 110-180L per day

Porcine

  • Pigs produce up tp 15L per day


Links

Salivary Glands Pathology