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Consumption Simulations Induce Salivation to Food Cues [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2016 Salivation to food cues is typically explained in terms of mere stimulus-response links. However, food cues seem to especially increase salivation when food is attractive, suggesting a more complex psychological process.
Mike Keesman +2 more
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Pavlov's Cockroach: Classical Conditioning of Salivation in an Insect [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2007 Secretion of saliva to aid swallowing and digestion is an important physiological function found in many vertebrates and invertebrates. Pavlov reported classical conditioning of salivation in dogs a century ago.
Hidehiro Watanabe, Makoto Mizunami
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Vector salivation and parasite transmission [PDF]
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 1987 Saliva of blood-sucking arthropods contains substances that counteract the host's hemostatic and inflammatory reactions, allowing the arthropod to locate blood and keep it flowing during the blood meal.
José M. C. Ribeiro
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The Effect of Tobacco Smoking on Salivation
Acta Stomatologica Croatica, 2015 Aim: The purpose of this study was to examine the detrimental effect of smoking on the function of the salivary glands. Material and Methods: The study was conducted on 60 patients who were divided into two groups: a test group which included smokers and
Nikolina Petrušić +3 more
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National Board of Examinations Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023 Background: Microgravity in space causes changes in the physiology of human body and as a result makes them susceptible to various pathology. As a result astronauts suffer from health disorders which includes otorhinolaryngological disorders Aim: To ...
Soumick Ranjan Sahoo1
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Frontiers in Physiology, 2021 Saliva facilitates feed ingestion, nutrient circulation, and represents an important pH buffer for ruminants, especially for cattle fed high-concentrate diets that promote rumen acidification.
Sara Ricci +14 more
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International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2021 Introduction Among the potential diseases that present altered salivary flow and activity is Sjögren syndrome. Sialendoscopy seems to be an important therapeutic option.
Gabriela Robaskewicz Pascoto +4 more
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IncobotulinumtoxinA in the treatment of sialorrhea in patients with infantile cerebral palsy
Неврология, нейропсихиатрия, психосоматика, 2021 Sialorrhea is a severe medical problem that is difficult to treat, which can lead to serious complications. In almost all cases, chronic sialorrhea is accompanied by a restriction of the child's contacts with peers, socialization difficulties, and a ...
A. L. Kurenkov +5 more
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The Effect of 1% Pilocarpine Mouthwash on Salivary Flow Rate in Patients with Radiation-Induced Xerostomia: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial [PDF]
Middle East Journal of CancerBackground: Radiation-induced hyposalivation is a common complication of radiotherapy for head and neck cancers. The most commonly prescribed medication for hyposalivation is pilocarpine. However, due to the numerous systemic side-effects associated with
Paria Motahari +5 more
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Impact of salivary stimulation on tear film function in dry eye subjects
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2023 Purpose: Dry eye is a common condition affecting people worldwide. It causes ocular discomfort by reducing the quality of vision and impacts daily activities.
Anup Kumar Sah, S Aparna, D L Ashwini
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