Question 1

when are salivary glands activated?

Accepted Answer

Something in mouth: Usually they are activated when we put something in the mouth or when we think of or smell good food.

Question 2

what's the role of salivary glands?

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Digestion: Salivary glands secrete saliva which helps the soft mass of chewed food go down the esophagus easily. Saliva contains enzymes which help break down food. Saliva production may be pharmacologically stimulated by  pilocarpin, & cevimeline; suppressed by   tricyclic antidepressants, ssri, & some antihypertensives.

Question 3

what would cause shrunken salivary glands?

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Quick list: Reduced salivary flow can happen for a lot of reasons. This list is probably not comprehensive but: age, medications, radiation, auto immune diseases....

Question 4

is there a thing such as having incomplete salivary glands?

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Salivary glands: What do you mean by incomplete salivary glands?  Are you talking about not having enough saliva in your mouth?   There are many causes of salivary gland problems. See  a dentist,  or and oral surgeon about your concerns.

Question 5

i'm wondering what is the approximate ph in the salivary glands?

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PH 6.2–7.4.: The optimal pH for amylase is 7.

Question 6

can you feel you submandibular salivary glands ?

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: Not normally.
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Question 7

what are salivary gland disorders?

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Salivary disorders: You have 6 major and hundreds of minor salivary glands. They make saliva (spit), which is important for oral hygiene and digestion.  Your 6 main glands are the paired parotid (in cheeks), submandibular (under the jaw) and lingual (in the floor of the mouth).  A "disorder" would encompass many problems like infection, blockage (salivary stones), inflammation, tumors, etc.

Question 8

why is my left salivary gland swollen?

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Possibilities..: It could be blocked, inflamed , or there could be a tumor.  I would suggest seeing an oral surgeon or ENT physician for an evaluation.

Question 9

what can be a reason for salivary gland?

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Purpose or problem?: I am not sure of what your question is. The salivary glands produce an important digestive enzyme, called amylase, that helps to break down starches and liquefy the food in the chewing phase of digestion.  The saliva also helps to keep the mouth moist and helps control the bacteria that produce cavities and plaque formation.  Do you have a problem?

Question 10

what are symptoms of salivary gland disorders?

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Pain: Symptoms of salivary gland disease:
•abnormal tastes, foul tastes

•decreased ability to open the mouth

•discomfort when opening the mouth

•dry mouth

•pain in the face or mouth pain

•swelling in front of the ears

•swelling of the face or neck.

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