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Light Deprivation and Parotid Flow in the Human.

Authors :
SHANNON, IRA L.
FELLER, RALPH P.
SUDDICK, RICHARD P.
Source :
Journal of Dental Research; Nov1972, Vol. 51 Issue 6, p1642-1644, 3p, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
1972

Abstract

The unstimulated parotid saliva flow rate decreased significantly from 0.057 to 0.014 ml/minute when subjects were blindfolded. It is suggested that photic stimulation of retinal receptors induces sympathetic neuronal activity, which may be responsible for maintaining resting parotid flow in the human. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00220345
Volume :
51
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Dental Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36581555
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/00220345720510062401