OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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There are two types of salivary glands, namely MUCOSA and SEROSA. Is this statement true/false?
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Correct
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Salah
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The submandibular glands contain both mucous and serous cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -Salivary glands may be predominantly serous, mucous, or mixed in secretion. Mucus is a thick, clear, and somewhat slimy substance. Serous secretion is a more liquid opalescent fluid composed of water and proteins, such as the digestive enzyme amylase.
Detailed explanation-3: -Parotid glands These are largest of the salivary glands, secreting saliva to facilitate mastication and swallowing, and amylase to begin the digestion of starches. It is the serous type of gland which secretes alpha-amylase (also known as ptyalin).
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