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When whole saliva samples were collected at 9:00 a.m. from 323 males and 159 females under stimulation of 3 large rubber bands and from 503 males and 179 females utilizing no exogenous stimulants, the following conclusions could be drawn: 1. No significant differences in volume attributable to age were noted. Rate of flow for males was significantly higher than that for females. Rate of flow for both males and females was significantly higher when exogenous stimulation was utilized. 2. No significant increase or decrease in chloride values attributable to age was noted. 3. For females, volume and chloride were negatively correlated while, for males, a positive correlation was found with exogenous stimulation and a negative correlation when no such stimulation was used. For both males and females, chloride levels were significantly higher when exogenous stimulants were used.
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