Glands Flashcards
Thymus, parathyroid and thyroid.
Are they endocrine or exocrine?
Endocrine
Type: Endocrine
Lacriminal
Exocrine & Major largest encapsulated
Parotid
Exocrine & Major , Second largest encapsulated
Submandibular
25%
Parotid
60-65%
Submandibular
10%
Sublingual
Exocrine & Major- The smallest Unencapsulated
Sublingual
Stensen’s
Parotid
Wharton
Submandibular
Serous
Parotid
Mixed serous and mucous
Submandibular
Innervation: Parasympathetic fibers of Greater Petrosal nerve branch of VII (Facial)
Lacriminal
Innervation: Afferent: Auriculotemporal nerve of V3 of Trigeminal
Efferent: Otic ganglion of IX Glossopharyngeal
Parotid
Innervation: Efferent fibers of Chorda Tympani nerve and Submandibular ganglion of VII (Facial)
Submandibular