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| ==Introduction== | | ==Introduction== |
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| The [[Oral Cavity Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity]] is drained by numerous salivary glands. The saliva secreted keeps the mouth moist and facilitates [[Mastication|mastication]] by lubricating the passage of the bolus. | | The [[Oral Cavity Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity]] is drained by numerous salivary glands. The saliva secreted keeps the mouth moist and facilitates [[Mastication|mastication]] by lubricating the passage of the bolus. |
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− | Salivary gands are present in the [[Cheeks|cheek]], [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]], [[Lips|lips]], [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesophagus]], [[Soft Palate|soft palate]] and [[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|pharynx]] but the major salivary glands are located further away from the [[Oral Cavity Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity]] and function through connective ducts. | + | Salivary glands are present in the [[Cheeks|cheek]], [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]], [[Lips|lips]], [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesophagus]], [[Soft Palate|soft palate]] and [[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|pharynx]] but the major salivary glands are located further away from the [[Oral Cavity Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity]] and function through connective ducts. |
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| Saliva provides digestive enzymes, is a route of excretion of substances which accumulate on the [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] and provides lubricative and also cleansing functions. Salivary glands can produce a [[Serous Salivary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|serous]] secretion, a [[Mucous Salivary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|mucous]] secretion or both. | | Saliva provides digestive enzymes, is a route of excretion of substances which accumulate on the [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] and provides lubricative and also cleansing functions. Salivary glands can produce a [[Serous Salivary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|serous]] secretion, a [[Mucous Salivary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|mucous]] secretion or both. |
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| ==Types of Salivary Glands== | | ==Types of Salivary Glands== |
− | [[Image:Parotid & Mandibular Salivary Gland.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Parotid & Mandibular Salivary Gland - Copyright Nottingham 2008]]
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| ===Major Salivary Glands=== | | ===Major Salivary Glands=== |
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| [[Labial Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Labial]], [[Lingual Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Lingual]], [[Buccal Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Buccal]] and [[Palatine Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Palatine]]. | | [[Labial Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Labial]], [[Lingual Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Lingual]], [[Buccal Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Buccal]] and [[Palatine Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Palatine]]. |
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− | [[Image:Salivary Glands Dog.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Salivary Glands Labelled (Dog) - Copyright C.Clarkson and T.F.Fletcher University of Minnesota]]
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| ==Innervation== | | ==Innervation== |
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| The salivary glands are innervated by '''sympathetic'''- Vasoconstriction occurs and the flow of saliva is decreased. | | The salivary glands are innervated by '''sympathetic'''- Vasoconstriction occurs and the flow of saliva is decreased. |
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− | The salivary glands are also innervated by '''parasympathetic''' (most important)- They travel from the brainstem by the facial ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN VII]]) and glossopharyngeal ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN XI]]) then into branches of the trigeminal nerve ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN V]]). The flow of salivary fluid increases and vasodilation occurs. | + | The salivary glands are also innervated by '''parasympathetic''' (most important)- They travel from the brainstem by the facial ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN VII]]) and glossopharyngeal ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN IX]]) then into branches of the trigeminal nerve ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN V]]). The flow of salivary fluid increases and vasodilation occurs. |
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| The main nerves are the '''occulomotor''' ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN III]]), '''facial''' ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN VII]]), '''glossopharyngeal''' ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN IX]]) and '''vagus''' ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN X]]). | | The main nerves are the '''occulomotor''' ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN III]]), '''facial''' ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN VII]]), '''glossopharyngeal''' ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN IX]]) and '''vagus''' ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN X]]). |
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| ===Porcine=== | | ===Porcine=== |
− | Produce up tp 15L per day. | + | Produce up to 15L per day. |
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| ==Links== | | ==Links== |
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− | '''Test yourself with the [[Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards#Salivary Glands Flashcards|Salivary Glands Flashcards]]'''
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| '''Click here for information on [[:Category:Salivary Glands - Pathology|Salivary Glands Pathology]]''' | | '''Click here for information on [[:Category:Salivary Glands - Pathology|Salivary Glands Pathology]]''' |
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