Which of the following is not true about the salivary gland output in Sjogren's syndrome?
(A) Increase in sodium concentration (B) Increase in phosphate concentration (C) Decreased output of salivary glands <0.5 ml/min (D) Increase in IgA concentration
(B) Ans: B. Increase in phosphate concentration(Ref Harrison 19/e p2166; Oxford Textbook of Rheumatology 4/e p1049, Textbook of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Elsevier)/402)Phosphate concentration of saliva is decreased in Sjogren's syndrome.Sjogren's syndrome:Increased sodium & chloride concentration.Decreased phosphate concentrations.Increased IgA.Decreased salivary flow rate.