Which of the Following Are Functions of Saliva (Select All

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are functions of saliva (select all that apply) ?

• A) It acts as a buffer.
• B) It has immunoglobulins to combat illness.
• C) It carries an enzyme to break down fats.
• D) It helps to prepare the bolus of food when swallowing.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach that aims to explore unconscious motivations and conflicts as drivers of human behavior, originated by Sigmund Freud.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in stress response, increasing heart rate, and blood pressure, and playing a role in attention and response actions.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in many processes within the body, including the regulation of mood, appetite, and sleep.

Lithium

A chemical element used as a medication to treat mood disorders, particularly bipolar disorder, by stabilizing mood.