Body cells: more in body; has 46 chromosomes; 23 pairs of chromosomes; diploid; form brain, skin, bones, tissues, organs; mitosis. Sex cells: less in body; has 23 chromosomes; 23 individual chromosomes; haploid; doesn't make up anything, just sex cells; meiosis.
For those with chronic drooling: 1  Caregivers may try reminding the person to keep lips closed and chin up. 2  Limit sugary foods, because they may increase the amount of saliva.  Watch for skin breakdown around the lips and on the chin.
* Damage to the nerves that control the salivary glands. Causes of a decreased ability to swallow or to retain saliva in your mouth include: * Neurological disorders, such as Parkinson's disease or cerebral palsy. * Nasal obstruction, such as due to allergies, sinus infection, nasal polyps and enlarged adenoids.