3.6 The Histology of the Tongue and Salivary Glands Flashcards

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Q

What type of Epithelium lines the Dorsal Surface of the Tongue?

A

Keritonised Stratified Squamous Epithelium

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What type of Muscle Fibres underlie the Epithelium of the Tongue?

A

Striated Muscle

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3
Q

What are Acini?

A

The Rounded, Secretory, Component of the Gland

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What are the 2 types of Acini which can be present in the Salivary Glands?

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  1. Serous Acini
  2. Mucous Acini
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How do Serous Acini stain, in a H&E Stain?

A

Strongly, as they secrete the Protein

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How do Mucous Acini stain, in a H&E Stain?

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Poorly, as they secrete the Glycoprotein Mucous

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What are the functions of Myoepithelial Cells?

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These contract to expel the secretions from the Acini

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What are the 3 main Salivary Glands?

A
  1. The Parotid Gland
  2. The Submandibular Gland
  3. The Sublingual Gland
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What secretion comes from the Parotid Gland?

A

Predominantly Serous

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What secretion comes from the Submandibular Gland?

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Mixed (Serous and Mucinous)

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What secretion comes from the Sublingual Gland?

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Predominantly Mucinous

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