salivary glands

Question 1

Of the total amount of saliva secreted by all the salivary glands, about 60% is secreted by which gland

Answer 1

Submandibular gland

Question 2

Among various glands, salivary gland secretion is unique in that, its secretions is unique in that, its secretion are controlled by:

a. Hormones
b. Nerves
c. Chemicals
d. nerves

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The content of saliva include all except:
A. Amylase
B. Urea
C. Lysoenzyme
D. Lipase

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The duct(s) of gland(s) opening into the floor of the mouth is (are)
A. submandibular and parotid
B. Sublingual and parotid
C. Von Ebner
D. Submandibular and sublingual

Answer 4

A

Question 5

Which of the following is correct about serous glands
A. They are specialized for the synthesis, storage and secretion of proteins
B. They contain secretory granules in the apical
Cytoplasm and the secretion of granule content occurs by exocrytosis
C. Serous cells are pyramidal in shape
D. All of the above

Answer 5

D

Question 6

Total volume of saliva secreted by submandibular gland daily is:
A. 750 ml
B. 450 ml
C. 1500 ml
D. 1000 ml

Answer 6

B

Question 7

Pure mucous glands are:
A. Labial and buccal glands
B. Glosso palatine & palatine glands
C. Vonebners glands
D. Lingual glands

Answer 7

B

Question 8

A purine which is found in saliva is:
A. Uric acid
B. Thymine
C. Adenosine
D. Hypolithinium

Answer 8

C

Question 9

Which of the following is not present in saliva:
A. Lysozyme
B. Phosphate
C. Bicarbonate
D. Trypsin

Answer 9

D

Question 10

An enzyme present in saliva which causes cell wall lysis:
A. Lysozhyme
B. Peroxidase
C. Lactoferin
D. Hyaluronidase

Answer 10

A

Question 11

The function of myoepithelial cells may be
A. Initiating contraction
B. Support for the end piece during active secretion of saliva
C. Provide signals to the acinar secretary cells for structure organization
D. All of the above

Answer 11

D