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The parotid gland secretes amylase which helps to break down starches in the first stages of mastication. It is located anterior to the ear, but doesn't participate in ear function.
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Parotid gland is located where?
in the cheek next to the ear
What is parsolene gland?
There is no gland called parsolene, instead there are Bartholin's glands located on opening of a vagina. There are also parotid glands located in front of each ear.
What is the functin of the pinna?
the pinna is like an ear trumpet that funnels sounds into the ear canal..
What is external pinna?
It is the outside of your ear and it collects sounds
How many parathyroid glands does the human body have?
Most people have four. Some have 6, and a few 8.the answer is 4
Salivary gland located near the ear?
Parotid gland
What are the names of salivary glands found anterior to the ear?
The salivary gland located anterior to the ear is the Parotid Gland.The parotid glands
Parotid gland is located where?
in the cheek next to the ear
What glands secrete ear wax?
The gland that produces earwax is the Ceruminous Gland
What is the name of the salivary gland that is near the ear?
The name of that salivary gland is parotid gland. That is the biggest of all the salivary glands.
What is parsolene gland?
There is no gland called parsolene, instead there are Bartholin's glands located on opening of a vagina. There are also parotid glands located in front of each ear.
What causes pain with mild swelling just below the ear that can spread to the cheek and includes neck pain for flexion and turning toward the sore ear -?
This is usually due to inflammation of parotid gland or lymph node inflammation.
What causes pain with mild swelling just below the ear that can spread to the cheek and includes neck pain for flexion and turning toward the sore ear?
This is usually due to inflammation of parotid gland or lymph node inflammation.
Is a ceruminous gland an endocrine or exocrine gland?
Exocrine glands are any glands that deposit their secretions through a duct onto a body surface. Because sweat is deposited onto the surface of our skin it would be considered an exocrine gland. Endocrine glands secrete directly into our bloodstream.
What gland is modified sudoriferous gland that secretes wax?
Ceruminous glands in the ear canal make cerumen, or ear wax. They are modified sudoriferous glands, as are the mammary glands.
What are the three pairs of salivary glands?
There are three types of salivary glands: 1. parotid = largest; lies over masseter muscle 2. submandibular = floor of mouth; lateral 3. sublingual = floor of mouth, medial.
Where is the parotoid gland located?
behind the ear
