TONGUE MIXED SALIVARY GLAND
ORAL CAVITY
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Question
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On the histological speciment of the salivary gland serous, mucus and mixed secretory portions were determined. What salivary gland was observed?
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Sumandibular
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Sublingual
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Cheek
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Sublingual
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Labrium
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Each gland has a single duct which secretes, directly into the oral cavity, saliva which can be either serous, mucous, or mixed.
Detailed explanation-2: -The sublingual tissue is predominantly a mucous gland, however, is considered a mixed serous and mucous gland. It is made up of mainly mucous acini with serous demilunes. It is the only unencapsulated major salivary gland.
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