NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

CRANIAL NERVES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Salivary glands, taste
A
facial
B
optic
C
olfactory
D
accessory
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Saliva has modulating effects on sour, salt, and the monosodium-glutamate-induced savory or umami taste. It has a diminishing effect on sour taste as a result of the buffering by salivary bicarbonate. It probably also contributes to the umami taste with endogenous salivary glutamate levels.

Detailed explanation-2: -Problems with salivary glands can cause them to become irritated and swollen. You may have symptoms such as: A bad taste in your mouth. Difficulty opening your mouth.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gustatory-salivary reflex. Masticatory-salivary reflex. Olfactory-salivary reflex. Visual and psychic salivary reflexes. 05-Jan-2015

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