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The parotid gland is the largest of the salivary glands. It is found wrapped around the mandibular ramus, and it secretes saliva through Stensen's duct into the oral cavity, to facilitate mastication and swallowing
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe salivary glands produce and secrete saliva. Acini, which are clusters of cells, are the basic units of the galnds, these cells secrete a fluid containing water, electrolytes, mucus, and enzymes.
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∙ 12y agoTo break down food so that it can easily be digested and also it releases all the nutrients from the food which in turn goes into your body !
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∙ 11y agoYour parotid gland is the largest of the three paired salivary glands in your cheeks and mouth.
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∙ 13y agoThe parotid gland is a salivary gland, so it produces saliva. This lubricates food in the mouth so it can be swallowed, and often also contains amylase to begin digestion of carbohydrates.
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∙ 9y agoThe parotid gland is one of the major glands in a cat's mouth. It produces saliva, making food easier to chew and digest.
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Which salivary gland produces a serous secretion containing large amounts of salivary amylase?
Parotid Gland
Is gallbladder and salivary gland the same?
no ,both are different gallbladder is situated near stomach and salivary gland is in our mouth.
What are the names of minor salivary glands?
what is the name of minor salivary gland
Swelling of the parotid gland?
The most common cause of a salivary gland lump is mumps, which usually affects children and typically causes painful swellings on both sides of the face. However there are many other causes of swelling in the salivary glands, for example salivary gland infection, salivary gland cancer, systemic diseases and drugs.The main clinical feature of salivary gland cancer is swelling in the salivary gland region though it does not exactly indicate that you have cancer as most salivary gland tumors are benign.Read more about salivary gland cancer herehttp://www.intelligentdental.com/2009/11/25/how-to-prevent-salivary-gland-cancer/
Why are salivary gland scans performed?
Salivary gland scans are performed to evaluate the overall function and health of the salivary glands. These scans can help diagnose conditions such as Sjögren's syndrome, salivary gland tumors, and salivary duct obstructions. The scans involve the injection of a radioactive tracer that is taken up by the salivary glands, allowing them to be imaged and assessed for any abnormalities.
The largest of the salivary glands is which one?
The largest of the salivary glands is the parotid gland. The parotid gland comes in a pair and functions to aid in swallowing by secreting saliva.
What are the structural modifications in the salivary glands that allow them to carry out their functions?
The structural modification in the salivary glands that allow them to carry out their functions are the different sized glands and their location. The larger of the two glands is the parotid gland. The smaller of the two salivary glands is the submandibular gland.
What is the smallest salivary gland?
It's the sublingual salivary gland.
What salivary gland is the largest?
The largest salivary gland is parotid
What does the salivary glands consists of?
There are 3 salivary glands; the parotid gland, the sublingual gland, and the submandibular gland. The submandibular gland used to be the "submaxillary gland."
What is the medical term meaning salivary gland scan?
A salivary gland scan, also called a parotid gland scan
Which salivary gland produces a serous secretion containing large amounts of salivary amylase?
Parotid Gland
What salivary gland do you gleek out of?
The sublingual gland.
What is an example of an exocrine gland?
The salivary gland.
What salivary glands are located under the tongue with ducts that open in the floor of the mouth?
The sublingual gland is the salivary gland found under the tongue.
What is the diagnosis code for removal of mucocele lower lip?
ICD-9 code is= 527.6 Mucocele of salivary gland. Extravasation cyst of salivary gland-retention cyst of salivary gland-ranula.
What is the smallest major salivary gland?
Sublingual gland
