Accessory Organs of Digestive System
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Which salivary glands are located below the floor of the mouth on either side of the tongue?

  • Parotid glands
  • Submandibular glands
  • Subliminal glands
  • Sublingual glands (correct)

Which glands produce saliva that enters the mouth from ducts near the upper molars?

  • Parietal glands
  • Sublingual glands
  • Parotid glands (correct)
  • Submandibular glands

Where are the submandibular glands located?

  • Below the jaw (correct)
  • Below the tongue
  • In front of the ears
  • Near the upper molars

Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ of the digestive system?

<p>Spleen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the submandibular glands is located under the tongue?

<p>Superficial lobe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Accessory Organs of Digestive System

  • The accessory organs of the digestive system include teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

Salivary Glands

  • Salivary glands produce saliva and empty it into the mouth through ducts or small openings.
  • Salivary glands have three main functions: lubricate the mouth, help protect teeth against harmful bacteria, and aid in digestion.

Types of Salivary Glands

  • There are three major types of salivary glands: sublingual, submandibular, and parotid.

Sublingual Glands

  • Located below either side of the tongue under the floor of the mouth.
  • Produce saliva that enters the mouth from under the tongue.

Submandibular Glands

  • Located below the jaw.
  • Consist of two parts: superficial lobe and deep lobe.
  • Produce saliva that enters the mouth from under the tongue.

Parotid Glands

  • Located just in front of the ears.
  • Consist of two parts: superficial and deep.
  • Produce saliva that enters the mouth from small ducts near the upper molars.

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Learn about the accessory organs of the digestive system, including the salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, and their functions.

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