Abstract
1. 1. An evaluation of submandibular gland secretory function was performed in young adult and aged male and female rats. 2. 2. No significant alterations in submandibular salivary now rate or the concentrations of total protein, Na+, K+ and neutral sugar in the secreted saliva, were observed between different aged animals. 3. 3. Significant sex differences in salivary flow rate and total protein content were found.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 235-238 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology -- Part A: Physiology |
| Volume | 77 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 1984 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physiology