Lingual Gland - Anatomy & Physiology

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Serous Lingual Gland Histology (Mouse) - Copyright RVC 2008

Acini with cuboidal epithelium, round basal nuclei and cytoplasm that stains pink is a serous secreting lingual gland in the body of the tongue.

Mucous Lingual Gland Histology (Mouse) - Copyright RVC 2008

Acini with flattened basal nuclei, cytoplasm that stains blue and has a foamy appearence is a mucous secreting lingual gland in the root of the tongue.