Salivary Secretion

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Definition
The physiological production and release of saliva by the major and minor salivary glands into the oral cavity, comprising fluid volume and soluble components (electrolytes, enzymes, mucins, immunoglobulins) that together support lubrication, bolus formation, initial enzymatic digestion, acid buffering, antimicrobial defense and tooth remineralization; normally described by unstimulated and stimul