How is saliva so readily produced? Do we just have reservoirs of water in storage somewhere in our head?

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How is saliva so readily produced? Do we just have reservoirs of water in storage somewhere in our head?

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So what is happening when you take medication that dries out your mouth and mucus membranes? I drink a shitload of water just trying to keep my mouth and throat comfortable. It’s kind of like a medication cotton mouth.