LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

CELL BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Your gums are swollen. How will rinsing with warm salt water help the swelling?
A
swollen gums will absorb the salt
B
salt lowers the temp
C
salt goes against the concentration gradient
D
water in the gums has diffused out of the cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -How would rinsing your mouth with salt reduce the swelling of gums? Salt water is not only a natural disinfectant helping to keep everything clean in your mouth it also draws out the fluid (swelling) in your gums. Salt water has a lower water potential than the fluid in your gums.

Detailed explanation-2: -Salt is a natural disinfectant that helps with gum disease in a few ways: It removes loose debris and cleans the teeth and gums. Reduces inflammation and swelling and soothes the gums.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gently flossing and brushing to clean the area. Rinsing mouth with saltwater to get rid of bacteria. Applying warm compresses to reduce gum pain. Applying cold compresses to reduce gum swelling. Drinking plenty of water to stimulate saliva production. More items

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