HEAD NECK
SALIVARY GLANDS
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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 and mucous cells (Figure 1) are the two main types of secretory cells present in salivary gland and divided into two main groups. The major salivary glands include the paired parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands.
Detailed explanation-2: -The serous cells possess granular cytoplasm and nuclei which are spherical and vesicular in appearance. The mucous cells have pale staining cytoplasm and nuclei which appear to be pushed against the basal cell membrane.
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