Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 5 - Microbial Metabolism - Clinical Case - Question - Page 133: 1

Answer

In this case, the saliva pH is lower due to the saliva flow rate. As the children chews the bubble gum, the saliva flow rate increases, thus decreasing the saliva pH.

Work Step by Step

In this case, the saliva pH is lower due to the saliva flow rate. As the children chews the bubble gum, the saliva flow rate increases, thus decreasing the saliva pH.

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