Salivary Glands Flashcards
what 2 cells are salivary glands composed of?
serous or mucous cells
how much do the major salivary glands contribute to saliva in the anterior area of the mouth?
85-90%
what are the 3 major salivary glands?
Parotid
submandibular
sublingual
where is the parotid gland located?
on the sides of the face infant of the ears
where is the submandibular glands located?
inside the angle of the mandible
where is the sublingual glands located
anterior floor of the mouth
what type of saliva does the parotid gland secrete?
Serous (watery)
what type of saliva does the submandibular gland produce?
mixed Serous and mucous
what type of saliva does the sublingual gland produce ?
Mucous (thick)
what is the largest salivary gland?
Parotid
How much saliva does the parotid gland produce?
25%
how much saliva does the submandibular gland produce?
70%
how much saliva does the sublingual gland produce?
5%
what are the 4 structures in the parotid gland?
carotid artery
facial nerve
posterior facial vein
lymphoid tissue
what is the blood supply in the parotid gland?
External carotid artery
