Question

A man is undergoing chemotherapy his salivary gland had stopped secreting saliva Guess the consequences of it? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Salivary gland is damaged.

there is some blockage.

There must be any disorder.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

If salivary gland stops secreting saliva the consequences will be: -

1. Tooth decay. saliva protects the teeth from decaying over the time and forms a protective layer on it. saliva has a antibacterial property which protects the tooth from bacteria.
2. Infected gums, dry mouth.
3. Difficulty in swallowing. saliva moistens the food and helps in smooth swallowing of hard food particles easily down through oesophagus: without saliva there will be difficulty in swallowing.
4. Improper digestion. Saliva has a enzyme named as salivary amylase or Ptyalin that breaks down the starch in maltose in mouth and starts the digestion of carbohydrates. without saliva this function will be hampered.

Salivary glands are of three types

Parotid - 2 in number which is near ear.

Sublingual - 2 in number which is under the tongue

Submandibular - 2 in number which is present below the lower jaw