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Salivary glands include parotid, submandibular, and sublingual, as well as multiple minor salivary glands.
Salivary glands include parotid, submandibular, and sublingual, as well as multiple minor salivary glands.
True (A)
The parotid gland is divided into deep and superficial lobes, separated by the facial nerve.
The parotid gland is divided into deep and superficial lobes, separated by the facial nerve.
True (A)
The submandibular gland's duct opens in the mucosa of the cheek adjacent to the second upper molar tooth.
The submandibular gland's duct opens in the mucosa of the cheek adjacent to the second upper molar tooth.
False (B)
The sublingual glands are located above the tongue.
The sublingual glands are located above the tongue.
Saliva contains antibodies (immunoglobulin IgA) against pathogens.
Saliva contains antibodies (immunoglobulin IgA) against pathogens.