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Saliva is a crucial secretion from salivary glands, primarily composed of 99% water and 1% organic and inorganic substances, playing key roles in digestion and oral health. Its secretion is regulated by the autonomic nervous system, with parasympathetic stimulation leading to watery saliva and sympathetic stimulation resulting in thicker saliva. Saliva also has protective, excretory, and tissue repair functions, and its clinical significance includes conditions like xerostomia and its use in diagnostic test
- Author
- Pravir Sarkar
- Language
- EN