Salivary Glands

Question 1

What are the salivary glands?

Answer 1

• The parotid gland
• The sub-lingual gland
• The sub mandibular gland

Question 2

Where is the sub mandibular gland located?

Answer 2

*On the posterior area on the floor of the mouth

Question 3

Where is the Parotid gland located?

Answer 3

*In front of the ear and behind the ramus of the mandible

Question 4

What is the longest slaivary gland?

Answer 4

*The submandibular gland

Question 5

What gland is most likely to be blocked by salivary stones? (Calculi)

Answer 5

*The submandibular gland

Question 6

What is the function of salivary glands?

Answer 6

• To lubricate the mouth - mucous secretory cells

* To remineralise the ph in the mouth

Question 7

Where is the sublingual gland located?

Answer 7

• on the floor of the mouth (anteriorly)

Question 8

how many salivary glands are there in the mouth?

Answer 8

*3

Question 9

Which gland can be affected by the viral infection mumps? caused by paramyxovirus

Answer 9

*The parotid gland

Question 10

What is the biggest salivary gland?

Answer 10

*The parotid gland

Question 11

What is the smallest salivary gland?

Answer 11

*The sublingual gland

Question 12

What is the middle size salivary gland?

Answer 12

*The submandibular gland

Question 13

Disorders of salivary gland?

Answer 13

• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

* Ptyalism (excess salivation)