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Mucus in the Mouth

Normal Mucus in the Mouth The mouth is moisturized and lubricated mainly by the secretions of the major salivary glands although the minor salivary glands and mucus producing cells in the lining of the inside of the mouth also contribute towards it. Saliva is a combination of a mucus and serous secretion. Mucus is thicker >> Read More ...

Swollen Salivary Glands | Causes of Swelling, Enlarged Gland

The three pairs of major salivary glands (parotid, submandibular and sublingual) are located on either side of the mouth. All of these glands produce saliva and secrete it into the mouth cavity via the salivary gland. This accounts for the majority of the saliva in the mouth. Many smaller accessory glands in the lining of >> Read More ...

Saliva Secretion and Salivary Glands (Parotid, Sublingual, Submandibular)

The three paired salivary glands and small buccal glands located throughout the oral cavity contribute to the approximately 1 liter of saliva produced in a day. Salivary flow can vary between 800 milliliters and 2 liters but this is regulated by a number of factors, especially nervous control by the brain >> Read More ...

Excessive Saliva Production in Mouth Causes of Excess Salivation

Normal saliva production in the mouth varies from 1 to 2 liters per day. It is the highest just before and during eating and the lowest during sleep. However, saliva production does not stop entirely at any time in the day and at least 0.5 milliliters of saliva is secreted every minute. Saliva is mainly composed of mucus >> Read More ...