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Mandibular Gland - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 10:07, 7 May 2016
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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.
The mandibular gland in herbivores is larger and deeper.
The mandibular gland in herbivores is larger and deeper.
==Links==
{{Template:Learning
|flashcards = [[Salivary Gland Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards]]
|powerpoints = [[Oral Cavity Histology resource|Oral cavity histology tutorial, which looks at salivary glands]]
|Vetstream = [https://www.vetstream.com/canis/search?s=salivary Salivary Gland Diseases]
}}
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