What's Spit? (Unit 7.3 OpenSciEd)

Spit is also known as

• Snot

• Saliva

• Water only

• none of these answers are correct

Saliva is described as

• Cloudy

• yellow

• a clear liquid

• opaque

Saliva is made in your

• mouth

• body

• stomach

• esophagus

Saliva is made

• only when you sleep

• only when you are awake

• 24 hours a day

• only when you eat

Saliva is made up mostly of

• salt

• acid

• starch

• water

Where are the Salivary glands found in your mouth?

• cheek

• on the bottom of the mouth

• under the jaw at the very front of the mouth

• all of the answers are correct

About how much saliva is secreted everyday?

• 1 to 2 gallon

• 1 to 2 cups

• 1 to 2 liters

• 1 to 2 tablespoons

What enzymes are in your saliva?

• Amylase

• acid

• water

• Benedicts solution

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Can enzymes in saliva help fight off infections?

• yes

• no

Does saliva help keep your teeth clean?

• yes

• not