10 Questions
What type of salivary gland is Lingual?
Minor
Which of the following cells has a pale basophilic and vacuolated appearance?
Mucous cells
Which duct is lined by small cuboidal cells?
Intercalated Ducts
What percentage of salivary output is produced by the Submandibular Gland?
30%
What is the shape of Serous cells?
Pyramidal
What is the characteristic of the nuclei of Serous cells?
Round and basal
What is the characteristic of the cytoplasm of Serous cells?
Deeply basophilic
What is the function of the apical acidophilic secretory granules in Serous cells?
Salivary amylase production
Which duct is responsible for the formation of the final saliva?
Main Duct
What is the primary function of Myoepithelial cells?
Muscle contraction
Learn about the microscopic structure of major and minor salivary glands, including their stroma and parenchyma components. Understand the functions of parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands.
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