Salivary Glands (3 questions on final)

Question 1

What is the largest salivary gland?

Answer 1

Parotid gland

Question 2

Why is the parotid gland never invited to the party?

Answer 2

Because its all SEROUS.

100% serous producing. No mucus..

Question 3

Which gland produces most of the total salivary output?

Answer 3

Submandibular gland produces 60%

Even though parotid is the biggest, it only produces 30% of the total salivary output

Question 4

Which glands have serous demilunes?

Answer 4

Submandibular and Sublingual.

Parotid does not have serous demilunes

Question 5

What products does the parotid gland produce? (3)

Answer 5

1. Salivary amylase (alpha amylase)
   fxn: break down carbs
2. Lysozyme
3. Secretory IgA

Question 6

Which gland is 80-90% serous producing?

Which is 80% mucus producing?

Answer 6

Submandibular gland is 80-90% serous producing.

Sublingual gland is 80% mucus producing.

Both are mixed glands producing both mucus and serous products