Labels For Salivary Glands Of A Laboratory Rat Flashcards
1
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Parotid salivary gland
A
- Lie just below ear
- large irregular shape
- often confused for fat
- dull light pink colour
2
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Parotid duct
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- runs parallel to large nerve
- enter mouth opposite molar teeth
- exocrine glands
- path of saliva from salivary glands to mouth
3
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Ex-orbital lachrymose gland
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- anterior to parotid gland on lateral side of head
- brownish-Green colour
- cover beginning of parotid duct
4
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Sublingual gland
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Smaller glands on anterior-lateral parts of submaxillary glands which are lighter colour
- short & run parallel to ducts of submaxillary gland
- open separately into floor of mouth
5
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Submaxillary gland
A
Large, dark red, oblong glands lying centrally in the neck region
