ELI5. How are we able to summon saliva into our mouths at will?

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Like when we try to spit, a small puddle of saliva instantly comes into out mouths before it is spit out.

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There’s a demo we use is HS bio class. Read all the steps before you start!
1. Stick out your tongue and bite down. You should have about an inch of flesh in front of your teeth, and bite hard enough you can feel the pressure and a bit of pain, not agony or damage

2. Hold for 10-15 seconds

3. Release your bite – you’ll feel a rush of saliva coming from the glands behind your lower front teeth

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