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What is the primary function of the serous cells in the parotid gland?
What is the primary function of the serous cells in the parotid gland?
- To secrete mucin and other proteins
- To reabsorb ions
- To produce abundant α-amylase and proline-rich proteins (correct)
- To act as basal stem cells
Which type of epithelium lines the main ducts of the salivary glands before they empty into the oral cavity?
Which type of epithelium lines the main ducts of the salivary glands before they empty into the oral cavity?
- Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
- Simple cuboidal epithelium
- Nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium (correct)
- Stratified columnar epithelium
Which type of duct in the parotid gland is responsible for transporting the secretions from the acini to the main excretory duct?
Which type of duct in the parotid gland is responsible for transporting the secretions from the acini to the main excretory duct?
- Secretory duct
- Intercalated duct (correct)
- Excretory duct
- Striated duct
What is the primary function of the striated ducts in the parotid gland?
What is the primary function of the striated ducts in the parotid gland?
What is the overall composition of the intralobular duct system in the salivary glands?
What is the overall composition of the intralobular duct system in the salivary glands?
What is the significance of the atypical epithelial composition in the salivary gland ducts?
What is the significance of the atypical epithelial composition in the salivary gland ducts?
What is the primary secretory product of the sublingual gland?
What is the primary secretory product of the sublingual gland?
Which type of cells predominate in the submandibular gland?
Which type of cells predominate in the submandibular gland?
What contributes to the formation of 'serous demilunes' in the submandibular gland?
What contributes to the formation of 'serous demilunes' in the submandibular gland?
What is the primary function of lysozyme secreted by the serous cells of salivary glands?
What is the primary function of lysozyme secreted by the serous cells of salivary glands?
Which type of gland has a crescent-shaped arrangement known as 'serous demilunes'?
Which type of gland has a crescent-shaped arrangement known as 'serous demilunes'?
Which gland produces two-thirds of all saliva?
Which gland produces two-thirds of all saliva?
What is the primary function of the striated ducts in the salivary glands?
What is the primary function of the striated ducts in the salivary glands?
Which of the following statements about the structure of striated ducts is correct?
Which of the following statements about the structure of striated ducts is correct?
What is the primary function of the intercalated ducts in the salivary glands?
What is the primary function of the intercalated ducts in the salivary glands?
Which of the following statements about the excretory ducts in the salivary glands is correct?
Which of the following statements about the excretory ducts in the salivary glands is correct?
What is the primary purpose of the infoldings of the basolateral membrane in the striated duct cells?
What is the primary purpose of the infoldings of the basolateral membrane in the striated duct cells?
Which of the following statements about the structure of the intercalated ducts is correct?
Which of the following statements about the structure of the intercalated ducts is correct?
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