Which of the following correctly describes the histological structure of major salivary glands? A) Composed primarily of adipose tissue B) Composed solely of ductal cells C) Compos... Which of the following correctly describes the histological structure of major salivary glands? A) Composed primarily of adipose tissue B) Composed solely of ductal cells C) Composed of acinar and ductal cells D) Composed of acinar and epithelial cells only
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify the accurate description of the histological structure of major salivary glands from the given options. We need to analyze the choices and determine which one correctly describes the cell types present in these glands.
Answer
Composed of acinar and ductal cells.
The final answer is C) Composed of acinar and ductal cells.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is C) Composed of acinar and ductal cells.
More Information
Major salivary glands are histologically characterized by their acinar and ductal structures. The acini are the secretory units, while the ducts serve as channels for the saliva to reach the oral cavity.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the structural components of the glands with other cell types that may be present but are not the primary histological components.
Sources
- Salivary gland function, development, and regeneration - PMC - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Bioengineering in salivary gland regeneration - jbiomedsci.biomedcentral.com
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