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.
Other causes of dry mouth. Other factors that can cause dry mouth include: Nerve damage around the head or neck. Dehydration. A side effect of medical treatment such as chemotherapy treatments or other treatments that have lead to damage to the salivary glands causing a decrease in the production of saliva.