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.
4. Salivary Gland Infection. Diseases and infections to the salivary glands may be the cause of the unnatural way your mouth tastes. Damage to the salivary glands can cause a decreased production of saliva, and oftentimes the increase of sodium and chloride in the existing saliva composition.