These are the epithelial cells that produce saliva
secretory cells
This divides the internal nasal cavity into two portions
nasal septum
Name 2 components of saliva
Minerals, Electrolytes, Buffers, Enzymes, Immunoglobulins, and Metabolic wastes
This mucosa lines the nasal cavity
respiratory mucosa
Name 3 (separate) functions of saliva
Lubricates, cleanses, aids in digestion, pH Buffer, antibacterial properties, helps remineralize enamel, formation of biofilm, and formation of calculus
This mucosa lines the roof of the nasal cavity and helps with smelling
olfactory mucosa
What is the main function of the lymph nodes?
filter toxic products from lymph
Name the 2 paranasal sinuses that begin forming around age 2
frontal & sphenoid
This type of secretory cell produces Amylase
serous
These tonsils are located posterior to the uvula on the posterior and superior walls of the nasopharynx
pharyngeal tonsils