Saliva and gastrointestinal functions of taste, mastication, swallowing and digestion

被引：471

作者：

Pedersen, AM ^{[1
]}

Bardow, A ^{[1
]}

Jensen, SB ^{[1
]}

Nauntofte, B ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Sch Dent, Copenhagen Gerodontol Oral Hlth Res Ctr, Dept Clin Oral Physiol Anat Pathol & Med, DK-2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark

来源：

ORAL DISEASES | 2002年 / 8卷 / 03期

关键词：

saliva; human salivary glands; taste; mastication; swallowing; digestion;

D O I：

10.1034/j.1601-0825.2002.02851.x

中图分类号：

R78 [口腔科学];

学科分类号：

1003 ;

摘要：

Saliva has multiple essential functions in relation to the digestive process taking place in the upper parts of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This paper reviews the role of human saliva and its compositional elements in relation to the GI functions of taste, mastication, bolus formation, enzymatic digestion, and swallowing. The indirect function of saliva in the digestive process that includes maintenance of an intact dentition and mucosa is also reviewed. Finally, pathophysiological considerations of salivary dysfunction in relation to some GI functions are considered.

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页码：117 / 129

页数：13

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