L44. Oral Environment Flashcards
1
Q
What type of glands are salivary glands?
A
Exocrine
2
Q
Which layer do minor salivary glands lie in?
A
Lamina propria
3
Q
Name the regions and secretion types of the 4 minor salivary glands.
A
Buccal (mucous)
Labial (mucous)
Lingual (mixed)
Palatal (mucous)
4
Q
Where does gingival crevicular fluid come from?
A
Gingival crevice’s epithelial lining.
5
Q
Describe the flow of gingival crevicular fluid (GCF)
A
Low in healthy gingivae
Higher during inflammation
6
Q
What is the role of gingival crevicular fluid?
A
No role
