CMC Medical CMC-Medical Ludhiana Solved Paper-2013

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    pH of saliva is

    A)  5.7                        

    B)  6.7

    C)  7.7                        

    D)  2.7

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    Saliva is a complex mixture and hypotonic solution that is secreted continuously from the salivary glands under the control of ANS. Daily secretion of saliva is about 1 to 1.5 L and operates at 6.7 pH. Secretion of saliva is a reflex action. Saliva is formed about 95.5% water, 0.2% minerals, and 0.3% organic compounds like mucin and starch splitting enzyme ptyalin (salivary amylase)


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