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.
The last suggestion to produce more saliva within your mouth is to drink a lot of water. It can be either bottled water or tap water with fluoride. Not only will the water wash away the sugar and leftover food particles in your mouth, but drinking water will also increase your saliva production.