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structure that produces a chemical secretion

which gland has a duct that allows specific drainage?

ductless, drains directly into the surrounding tissues or the bloodstream so it can be used anywhere in the body

what functions to lubricate and cleanse the mouth?

where do the enzymes in the saliva that break down food secreted from?

what functions as a buffer against acidic foods and cariogenic bacteria?

what functions to mineralize the tooth structure? (minerals/fluoride in saliva)

has epithelial cells that line the glands and produce saliva are:

CT surrounds and protects the gland, supplies nerves and vessels, come from:

________ surrounds the whole salivary gland

__________ divides the gland into larger lobes and smaller lobules

what is a group of secretory cells called?

what looks like a cluster of grapes in the salivary glands?

single layer of cells group together around a ________, the collection pipe for all ________

what only has MUCOUS secreting cells?

what only has SEROUS secreting cells?

what are both MUCOUS and SEROUS called?

name the three types of acini:

what shape is acini?

what are the three major salivary glands?

what percentage of the total saliva is serous in the parotid gland?

the stensons duct exits through the _______ _______ of the _______ gland

the total saliva of the submandibular gland is _____% and what kind is it?

the wharton's ducts exit through the ________ ________ from the _______ gland

the total of sublingual saliva production is _____%
what kind of saliva is it?

bartholin's duct exits saliva through the _______ ________ from the _________ gland

which salivary glands are located throughout the mouth of the oral mucosa?

which glands are mostly mucous? ______ _______are the only exception, they secrete _______

minor salivary glands have ________ glands with small and direct ducts

name four clinical considerations of salivary glands:

xerostomia =

decreased production of saliva is when someone has __________

xerostomia is usually caused by _________ or _______ to saliva glands, especially ________ treatment to the head and neck

how can the salivary glands become injured?

why does xerostomia increase caries?

what are two suggestions to help increase saliva production?

what happens if you kick back with a bottle of listerine for an evening beverage?

T/F listerine because of its high alcohol content will hydrate the mouth more.
True False

what is the purpose of alcohol in listerine?

a blocked salivary gland by trauma or calcified stone(__________) is called:

how is a mucocele treated?

if a mucocele occurs with the submandibular salivary gland it is called a ________

the heat of smoking inflames the duct opening for minor salivary glands on the palate, this is called:

"rana" is latin for frog, which word is this related to?

T/F a ranula is the same as a mucocele just in a different location
True False

what can be seen with someone with nasty nicotine stomatitis?

_______ is a disease that causes swelling of the salivary glands

mumps is only ________ not ________

what are two ways to resolve a mucocele?