Salivary Gland Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards
Salivary Glands Flashcards
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| Name the minor salivary glands | Lingual Buccal Palatine |
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| Name the major salivary glands | Parotid Mandibular Sublingual Zygomatic |
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| How much saliva does the horse produce per day? | 40 Litres
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| Describe the path of the parotid duct in the carnivore | The parotid duct runs across the masseter muscle to open in the 4th upper premolar
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| Describe the path of the parotid duct in the herbivore | The parotid duct runs ventral to the angle of the jaw below the mandible to open in the 4th upper premolar
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| Is the secretion of the parotid salivary gland serous, mucous or mixed? | Serous
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| Is the secretion of the mandibular salivary gland serous, mucous or mixed? | Mixed
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| Is the secretion of the sublingual salivary gland serous, mucous or mixed? | Mixed
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| Is the secretion of the zygomatic gland serous, mucous or mixed? | Mainly Mucous
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| How much saliva does the cow produce per day? | 110-180 Litres
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