GIT

Question 1

salivary gland parotid

Answer 1

Parotid Glands
Parotid glands are the largest of all salivary glands, situated at the side of the face just below and in front of the ear. Each gland weighs about 20 to 30 g in adults
Stensen duct.

Question 2

sublingual

Answer 2

Sublingual glands are the smallest salivary glands situated in the mucosa at the floor of the mouth. Each gland weighs about 2 to 3 g.
ducts of Rivinus.

Question 3

submandibular

Answer 3

Submaxillary glands or submandibular glands are located in submaxillary triangle, medial to mandible. Each gland weighs about 8 to 10
Wharton duct,

Question 4

other classification of the salivary glands are

Answer 4

Serous Glands Serous glands are mainly made up of serous cells. These glands secrete thin and watery saliva. Parotid glands and lingual serous glands are the serous glands.
2. Mucus Glands Mucus glands are mainly made up of mucus cells. These glands secrete thick, viscous saliva with high mucin content. Lingual mucus glands, buccal glands and palatal glands belong to this type
. 3. Mixed Glands Mixed glands are made up of both serous and mucus cells. Submandibular, sublingual and labial glands are the mixed glands.

Question 5

contribution of each saliva gland

Answer 5

Contribution by each major salivary gland is: i. Parotid glands : 25% ii.
Submaxillary glands : 70% iii. Sublingual glands : 5%.