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Mandibular Gland - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Overview==
==Overview==
[[File:Salivary glands.jpg|500px|right|thumb|Dog salivary glands]]
The '''mandibular gland''' produces a '''merocrine''' secretion, which means it is a mixed gland - [[Serous Salivary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|serous]] and [[Mucous Salivary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|mucous]] secretions.
The '''mandibular gland''' produces a '''merocrine''' secretion, which means it is a mixed gland - [[Serous Salivary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|serous]] and [[Mucous Salivary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|mucous]] secretions.
It is generally smaller than the '''[[Parotid Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|parotid]]''' gland and is a moderately large gland in carnivores and herbivores. It is compact and located around the angle of the jaw.
It is generally smaller than the '''[[Parotid Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|parotid]]''' gland and is a moderately large gland in carnivores and herbivores. It is compact and located around the angle of the jaw.