Salivary Glands

Question 1

Parotid Gland

Answer 1

Facilitates mastication, commencing first digestive phase
- located in front of the ears/in the cheeks
- triangular shaped
- largest of 3 glands
- 20% of saliva production
- SEROUS gland producing protein-rich fluid

Question 2

Submandibular Gland

Answer 2

Mixture of serous and mucous glands
- located under the chin, close to mandible
- almond shape
- second largest
- 65% of saliva production
- rich in enzymes and mucus

Question 3

Sublingual Gland

Answer 3

Secretes mainly mucus through rivinus ducts
- located under the tongue, close to mandible
- walnut shaped
- smallest gland
- minimum of 5% of saliva production