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crobinson2013

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List the seven functions of saliva in the oral cavity.

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When weighing a client, wheelchair and bed scales are not recommended due to problems with calibration.
 a. True
  b. False
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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
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Functions of saliva include: (1) moistening and lubricating food to facilitate swallowing; (2) initiating digestion of carbohydrate; (3) providing antibacterial protection with lysozyme; (4) enhancing taste; (5) serving as a buffer; (6) promoting oral hygiene by dissolving food, dead cells, and foreign substances; and (7) assisting speech by allowing free movement of the lips and tongue.

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