Salivary Glands and Oral Health
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Where is the Sublingual gland located?

  • Floor of the mouth (correct)
  • Front of the ear
  • Lateral ramus
  • Gingiva
  • What is the largest salivary gland in the human body?

  • Parotid gland (correct)
  • Sublingual gland
  • Submandibular gland
  • Minor salivary gland
  • Which salivary gland mainly produces serous secretions?

  • Sublingual gland
  • Parotid gland (correct)
  • Minor salivary gland
  • Submandibular gland
  • Approximately how many minor salivary glands are distributed all over the oral cavity?

    <p>1000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dominant type of saliva produced by the Sublingual gland?

    <p>Mucous saliva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which salivary gland produces around 60% of the total daily saliva?

    <p>Submandibular gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which syndrome is associated with salivary gland aplasia?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main significance of salivary gland aplasia?

    <p>Lack of saliva causing dry mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical manifestation of atresia in the submandibular gland?

    <p>Retention cyst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is ectopic salivary gland tissue located in Stafne's IBC (idiopathic bone cavity)?

    <p>Medial to the angle of the mandible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may salivary glands disorders present as?

    <p>Enlargement of the gland with redness and signs of infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of mumps affecting the parotid gland?

    <p>Rapid, painful swelling in the parotid region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of mumps cases are bilateral?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organs can be affected by mumps infection in adults?

    <p>Testes, ovaries, brain, and pancreas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the usual duration of mumps infection?

    <p>2 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is mumps primarily transmitted?

    <p>Through airborne droplets or contaminated saliva</p> Signup and view all the answers

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