Unit 9 - Head and Neck Structures Flashcards
Type of gland that makes substances such as sweat, tears, saliva, milk and releases them onto the surface of the body
Exocrine gland
Type of gland that releases hormones directly into the body
Endocrine gland
Biological anatomy that divdes between two cavities
Septum
The inside space of a tubular structure, such as an artery or intestine
Lumen
Dry mouth
Xerostomia
A general term for a sore, inflammed mouth
Stomatitis
What kind of tissue does a salivary gland consist of?
Epithelial and connective
The flow rate of saliva is approximaly how much per minute?
1 mL/minute
The flow rate of saliva is approximately how much per day?
640 mL/day
What are the functions of saliva?
- Lubricates keeping tissues moist
- Cleanses away food particles
- Buffers away acids
- Aids in digestion
- Aids in remineralization of enamel
- Defends against disease
Are any salivary glands purely serous?
No
Major salivary glands empty saliva into the oral cavity via ____ ducts
Named
Minor salivary glands empty saliva into the oral cavity via ____ ducts
Unnamed
Secretion high in protein and low in carbohydrates that aid in digestion
Serous
Secretion low in protein and high in carbohydrates
Mucous
Sectretion containing mucoserous deilunes secreting a combination of mucous and serous saliva
Mucoserous
What type of salivary glands supplies 85-90% of the anterior region?
Major salivary glands
What percentage of saliva does the submandibular gland produce?
60-65%
What duct goes with the submandibular gland?
Wharton’s duct
What type of saliva does the submandibular gland produce?
Mixed
What gland produces 25% of saliva?
Parotid
What type of saliva does the parotid gland produce?
Mostly serous
What duct goes with the parotid gland?
Stenson’s duct
What gland produces 10% of saliva?
Sublingual
What type of saliva does the sublingual gland produce?
Mostly mucous
What duct goes with the sublingual gland?
Bartholin’s duct
Which salivary duct secretes the enzyme amylase which aids in digestion?
Parotid
What are the seven minor salivary glands?
Buccal
Labial
Palatine
Glossopalatine
Lingual
Mid Tongue
Posterior Tongue