Salivary Glands Flashcards
Where is the parotid gland?
Just in front of the ears
Where is the submandibular gland?
Sides under mouth
Where is the sublingual gland?
Under chin
What gland contributes to the most saliva production at rest?
Submandibular (70%)
What vessels pass through the parotid gland?
- facial nerve
- external carotid artery
- retromandibular vein
What type of secretions does the parotid gland produce?
Serous, watery
What type of secretions does the submandibular gland produce?
Seromucous mixed
What type of secretions are produced by the sublingual gland?
Mucous secretions, viscous
Where is the opening of the parotid gland into the oral cavity?
- Stensen’s duct, opposite upper second molar
Where is the opening of the submandibular gland into the oral cavity?
Wharton’s duct, floor of the mouth
Where is the opening of the sublingual gland into the oral cavity?
Wharton’s duct, floor of the mouth
What are common clinical problems of the salivary glands?
- tumour
- salivary stones
Which salivary gland contributes the most to saliva when stimulated?
Parotid (50%)
What is the composition of saliva?
- 99% water
- mucus
- amylase
- proteins
What are the buffering components in saliva?
- bicarbonate
- phosphate
- histatin proteins
