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Which salivary glands are located below the floor of the mouth on either side of the tongue?
Which glands produce saliva that enters the mouth from ducts near the upper molars?
Where are the submandibular glands located?
Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ of the digestive system?
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Which part of the submandibular glands is located under the tongue?
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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.
