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structures that produce a chemical secretion

has a duct that allows specific drainage

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

What are 4 functions of salivary glands?

Enzymes in saliva________________food

a function of the salivary glands is that it acts as a__________against acidic foods and_________ __________

true or false. A function of the salivary glands is to remineralize tooth structure
True False

true or false. a function of the salivary glands is to lubricate and clean the mouth
True False

What type of cells lines the glands and produces the saliva?

epithelial cells in salivary glands line the_______and produce the___________

what type of tissue surrounds and protects the salivary gland and supplies nerves and vessels?

connective tissue surrounds and protects the________, and supplies________and _______

What structure surrounds the whole salivary gland?

What structure divides the gland into larger lobes and smaller lobules?

true or false. lobules are larger than lobes
True False

the septum divides the gland into larger_______and smaller________

a group of secretory cells that look like a cluster of grapes

the collection pipe for all of the secretions before they leave the duct

a single layer of secretory cells group together around the____________

only has 'sticky' secreting cells

only has 'watery/wet' secreting cells

has both 'sticky' and 'wet' secreting cells

What are 3 major salivary glands we discussed?

What percent of total saliva does the parotid gland produce?

What type of saliva does the parotid gland secrete?

What is the duct and opening of the parotid gland?

What percent of total saliva does the submandibular gland produce?

What type of saliva does the submandibular gland secrete?

What is the duct and opening of the submandibular gland?

What percent of total saliva does the sublingual gland produce?

What type of saliva does the sublingual gland secrete?

What is the duct and opening of the sublingual gland?

What type of salivary glands are located throughout the mouth in the oral mucosa?

Most of the minor salivary glands produce_________saliva. the exception is the_________ duct which only secretes__________saliva

are minor salivary glands exocrine or endocrine glands?

What are 4 clinical considerations of salivary glands?

dry mouth because of decreased production of saliva

What is the usual cause of xerostomia?

true or false. Xerostomia causes increased caries because there's no saliva to rinse the mouth
True False

What is the best fluid to recommend for the patient to sip to keep their mouths wet?

is listorine good to use for pt's with xerostomia? Why or why not?

a blocked salvary gland by trauma or a calcified stone (siaolith)

calcified stone

How are mucoceles treated?

a mucocele that occures with the submandibular gland

the heat of smoking inflames the duct opening for minor salivary glands on the palate

disease that causes swelling of the salivary glands