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)
2
Q
What type of muscle fibres underlies the epithelium of the tongue?
A
Skeletal
3
Q
Which acini stain strongly with H&E stain?
A
Serous acini
4
Q
Parotid gland secretions are more what, serous or mucous?
A
Serous
5
Q
Submandibular gland secretions are more what, serous or mucous?
A
Mixed
6
Q
Sublingual gland secretions are more what, serous or mucous?
A
Mucous