TONGUE MIXED SALIVARY GLAND
ORAL CAVITY
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They have adipocytes
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They have serous demilunes
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They have fibrous tissue septum
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The submandibular and sublingual glands contain mucous and serous acini; therefore, they are known as mixed glands. The submandibular gland primarily presents serous acini, with only 10% of acini being mucinous. These mucinous acini contain crescent-shaped, serous demilune cells that wrap around the top of the cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -Serous demilunes are the serous cells at the distal end of mucous tubuloalveolar secretory unit of certain salivary glands.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sublingual glands: These are below either side of your tongue, under the floor of your mouth. Submandibular glands: Located below your jaw, your submandibular salivary glands consist of two parts: the superficial lobe and the deep lobe.