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question 47
what condition involves excessive flow of saliva?
a gastrorrhea
b sialorrhea
c diarrhea
d cholemesis
e hyperemesis

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A (gastrorrhea): Excessive gastric secretion, not saliva.
• Option B (sialorrhea): Defined as excessive flow of saliva (sial- refers to saliva).
• Option C (diarrhea): Excessive bowel movements, related to intestines.
• Option D (cholemesis): Vomiting of bile, not saliva.
• Option E (hyperemesis): Severe nausea and vomiting, not saliva - related.

Answer:

B. sialorrhea