Histology of the Tongue and Salivary Glands Flashcards

1
Q

What type of epithelium lines the dorsal surface of the tongue?

A

Stratified squamous (Filiform papillae)

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2
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What type of muscle fibres underlies the epithelium of the tongue?

A

Skeletal

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3
Q

Which acini stain strongly with H&E stain?

A

Serous acini

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4
Q

Parotid gland secretions are more what, serous or mucous?

A

Serous

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5
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Submandibular gland secretions are more what, serous or mucous?

A

Mixed

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6
Q

Sublingual gland secretions are more what, serous or mucous?

A

Mucous

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