Effects of exercise stress on parotid gland secretion.
Parotid secretion of alpha-amylase and potassium (K+) was determined in young adults following intense exercise. Exercise stress led to a significant elevation in alpha-amylase and K+ secretion, indicating an activation of adrenergic receptors supplying the parotid gland. Evidence of circadian variation or adaptation over days was not found.
D000328:Adult; D000681:Amylases / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000378:metabolism*; D010507:Periodicity; D005082:Physical Exertion; D011188:Potassium / Q000378:metabolism*; D012463:Saliva / Q000378:metabolism*; D000516:alpha-Amylases / Q000378:metabolism*
D000681:Amylases; D000516:alpha-Amylases; D011188:Potassium