NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

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HEAD NECK

SALIVARY GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
These are tubes that secrete saliva into the oral cavity on each side of the oral cavity inferior to the tongue.
A
Parotid ducts
B
Submandibular gland
C
Submandibular ducts
D
Sublingual ducts
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Submandibular Gland The type of saliva produced is both serous and mucous saliva: the amount of each is altered depending on which nerves (parasympathetic or sympathetic) are in control.

Detailed explanation-2: -A duct, called Stensen’s duct, drains saliva from the parotid gland into the mouth, at the area of the upper cheeks. The submandibular glands are found on both sides, just under and deep to the jaw, towards the back of the mouth.

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). It enters the oral cavity via the parotid duct.

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