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Which gland is the largest among the salivary glands in humans?
Which gland is the largest among the salivary glands in humans?
- Sublingual gland
- Accessory parotid gland
- Submandibular gland
- Parotid gland (correct)
Where are the parotid glands located in humans?
Where are the parotid glands located in humans?
- Behind the ear
- Below and in front of each ear canal
- Inside the mouth
- In front of both ears (correct)
What is the function of the parotid glands?
What is the function of the parotid glands?
- To regulate saliva production
- To secrete mucus for lubrication
- To facilitate mastication and swallowing (correct)
- To produce enzymes for digestion
What is the etymology of the word 'parotid'?
What is the etymology of the word 'parotid'?
Which type of salivary gland is not mentioned in the text?
Which type of salivary gland is not mentioned in the text?
Which ganglion is also known as Meckel's ganglion?
Which ganglion is also known as Meckel's ganglion?
What regulates the flow of blood to the nasal mucosa?
What regulates the flow of blood to the nasal mucosa?
Which nerve largely innervates the pterygopalatine ganglion?
Which nerve largely innervates the pterygopalatine ganglion?
Which glands are innervated by the postsynaptic axons of the pterygopalatine ganglion?
Which glands are innervated by the postsynaptic axons of the pterygopalatine ganglion?
Where is the pterygopalatine ganglion located?
Where is the pterygopalatine ganglion located?
Study Notes
Salivary Glands
- The parotid gland is the largest among the salivary glands in humans.
Location of Parotid Glands
- The parotid glands are located in humans in front of the ear, extending from the temple to the jaw angle.
Function of Parotid Glands
- The parotid glands produce saliva that aids in digestion.
Etymology of Parotid
- The word 'parotid' originates from the Greek words 'para' meaning 'near' and 'ous' or 'otis' meaning 'ear', referring to the gland's location near the ear.
Excluded Salivary Gland
- The lingual gland is not mentioned in the text.
Meckel's Ganglion
- The otic ganglion is also known as Meckel's ganglion.
Regulation of Blood Flow to Nasal Mucosa
- The pterygopalatine ganglion regulates the flow of blood to the nasal mucosa.
Innervation of Pterygopalatine Ganglion
- The nerve that largely innervates the pterygopalatine ganglion is the maxillary nerve.
Innervation of Glands
- The glands innervated by the postsynaptic axons of the pterygopalatine ganglion are the nasal and palatine glands.
Location of Pterygopalatine Ganglion
- The pterygopalatine ganglion is located in the pterygopalatine fossa.
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Test your knowledge about the parotid gland and its functions in this informative quiz. Learn about the location, size, and secretion process of this major salivary gland in humans and other animals.
