Week 3: Station 8 - Histology of the Tongue and Salivary Glands Flashcards
1
Q
A
2
Q
What type of epithelium lines the dorsal surface of the tongue?
A
Keratinised stratified squamous anteriorly
Loses keratinisation at the back
3
Q
How do the secretions of the salivary glands differ?
A
Some are mostly mucous
Some are mostly serous
Some are mixed
- picture to show the difference
4
Q
On histology, what do the predominantly serous glands have?
A
Serous acini - these secrete protein so stain strongly
5
Q
On histology, what do the predominantly mucous glands have?
A
Mucous acini - secrete glycoprotein so stain poorly
6
Q
Which gland is mainly serous?
A
Parotid
7
Q
Which gland is mainly mucousal?
A
Sublingual
8
Q
Which gland is mixed?
A
Submandibular
9
Q
Which gland is shown here?
A
Parotid
- Mainly strongly stained acini
10
Q
Which gland is shown here?
A
Sublingual
- Mainly mucous
11
Q
Which gland is shown here?
A
Submandibular
- Mixed acini
