TONGUE MIXED SALIVARY GLAND
ORAL CAVITY
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Question
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A histological specimen shows terminal secretory parts of glands made by conic cells with basophilic cytoplasm and a roundish nucleus in the centre. Specify the type of terminal secretory parts by the type of secretion:
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Sebaceous
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Mucous
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Seromucous
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Serous
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Combined
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -serous acini-contain only serous cells and are generally spherical. mucous acini-contain only mucous cells and are generally tubular. mixed (or sero-mucous) acini-contain a mixture of serous and mucous cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -They can be categorised into 3 subtypes according to their type of secretory product: Serous glands. Mucous glands. Mixed glands.
Detailed explanation-3: -Each gland has a single duct which secretes, directly into the oral cavity, saliva which can be either serous, mucous, or mixed.
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