Sublingual Glands (p. 314)

Question 1

Describe the secretion of the sublingual gland

Answer 1

• Mostly mucous with some serous: even more viscous than submandibular
• Makes up about 10% of the mouth’s saliva

Question 2

Describe the size and location of the sublingual glands

Answer 2

• Small glands

- Superior to the submandibular gland

Question 3

What are the ducts of the sublingual gland?

Answer 3

Bartholin’s ducts

Question 4

Describe the distribution of Bartholin’s ducts

Answer 4

Open into the floor of the mouth near the sublingual carnucle

Question 5

Describe the activation of the sublingual gland

Answer 5

Stimulated by food and parasympathetic nervous system

Question 6

Describe the blood supply of the sublingual glands

Answer 6

Sublingual branches of the lingual artery and drain into the sublingual veins