Salivary system

An anatomical diagram of the salivary glands in the human body, with labels for each gland including parotid, submandibular, and sublingual, set against a medical background.

Salivary System Quiz

Test your knowledge of the salivary system with this engaging and informative quiz! Explore the intricate anatomy and functions of salivary glands, as well as common conditions associated with them.

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15 Questions4 MinutesCreated by SalivaryNerd42
Medical name for dry mouth
Halitosis
Xerostomia
The pH of saliva is between
4 and 5
8 and 9
2 and 3
6 and 7
Saliva is composed of mucous and serous fluid
True
False
Which of these is NOT a major salivary gland?
Parotid
Submandibular
Labial
Sublingual
Saliva produced in the parotid gland is...
Purely mucous
Purely serous
Mostly serous with some mucous
Mostly mucous with some serous
Mumps, a viral infection of the parotid gland is also called _______
Sialadenitis
Parotitis
Mumpotis
Gland swelling
This duct emerges from the parotid gland.
Wharton's duct
Stensen's duct
Bartholin's duct
Ducts of Rivinus
This duct emerges from the submandibular gland.
Wharton's duct
Bartholin's duct
Stensen's duct
Ducts of Rivinus
The submandibular gland secretes mixed saliva
True
False
The sublingual gland empties by 8 to 20 small ducts called _______
Plica subligualis
Ducts of Rivinus
Major duct of the sublingual gland
Ducts of Rivinus
Bartholin's duct
Wharton's duct
Stensen's duct
The sublingual gland secretes mixed saliva with mostly mucous predominating
True
False
The lingual glands of Von Ebner are _______
Purely serous
Purely mucous
Serous cells that appear as crescent-shaped caps.
Acinus
Demilunes
Sharpey's fibers
Paneth cells
A saclike dilation forming at the end of a microscopic duct.
Acinus
Demilune
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