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Experimental Physiology 77.1 pp 221-224
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Experimental Physiology, Vol 77, Issue 1, 221-224
Copyright © 1992 by The Physiological Society

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An olfactory-submandibular salivary reflex in humans

VM Lee and RW Linden

In a previous study we concluded that there is no olfactory-parotid salivary reflex in humans (Lee & Linden, 1991). The present study examines the olfactory-submandibular salivary reflex. Bilateral submandibular saliva was collected using custom-made collection devices for each of nine subjects. Salivary flow was measured in response to six appetizing odours: peppermint, vanilla, chocolate, beef, tomato and lemon. A significant increase in salivary flow was seen in response to each. There was no significant response to distilled water. We conclude that an olfactory-submandibular salivary reflex does exist in humans.




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