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.
Dry mouth is the feeling that there is not enough saliva in the mouth. Everyone has a dry mouth once in a while -- if they are nervous, upset or under stress. But if you have a dry mouth all or most of the time, it can be uncomfortable and can lead to serious health problems. Side effects of some medicines. 2  More than 400 medicines can cause the salivary glands to make less saliva. 3  For example, medicines for high blood pressure and depression often cause dry mouth.