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Swelling of the parotid glands is a symptom of .?
Mumps
What are six salivary glands?
submandibular parotid sublingual
Which salivary gland produces a serous secretion containing large amounts of salivary amylase?
Parotid Gland
What do parotid glands secrete?
Tiny tissue projections located inside the mouth near the maxillary second molar that protect the parotid
what is a parotid gland?
They are basically just two salivory glands in front of your ears.
Mumps is an inflammation of the parotid glands caused by myxovirus?
Mumps is an infection caused by the Mumps virus, which is a member of the Paramyxoviridae family. It has a single strand of RNA and an envelope. Transmission occurs via airborne droplets.It targets the parotid glands, exocrine glands (such as the sweat glands), meninges (the membranes covering the brain), and gonads. Classically it is characterized by the tender, bilateral inflammatory swelling of the parotid glands; other signs include fever and malaise. Mumps can also lead to complications such as:-Oophoritis (inflammation of the ovaries) and orchitis (inflammation of the testes) of occurring after pubertyAtrophy of the testicles and possible (though unlikely) sterilityMumps meningitisEncephalitis (inflammation of the brain)Temporary deafnessInflammation of the inner earSpontaneous abortion (miscarriage)The Mumps virus has a single serotype and infection leads to lifelong immunity, although many people mistakenly believe otherwise.
Where do you get inflammation if you have mumps?
Classically, in the parotid glands, and sometimes in the ovaries or testicles.
An inflammation of what structure is called mumps?
Mumps is, among other symptoms, inflammation of the parotid glands. These salivary glands are found on either cheek.
What is the medical term meaning disease that causes an inflammation of the parotid glands?
Mumps
What is the function of parotid duct?
The largest producers of saliva are the parotid glands. Saliva from the parotid glands pass along parotid ducts into your mouth.
Mumps is an infection of?
Mumps is an infection one or both parotid glands (It is caused by Rubulavirus)
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
Could measles make your parotid glands swell?
No. Mumps usually affect the parotid glands.
Salivary glands whose ducts open lateral to lingual frenulum?
PAROTID GLAND secretes saliva into the oral cavity through parotid duct which opens at the level of upper second molar.
What salivary gland is the largest?
The largest salivary gland is parotid
what is the meaning of Mumps?
Sullenness; silent displeasure; the sulks., A specific infectious febrile disorder characterized by a nonsuppurative inflammation of the parotid glands; epidemic or infectious parotitis.
What is the Origin and meaning of mumps?
Sullenness; silent displeasure; the sulks., A specific infectious febrile disorder characterized by a nonsuppurative inflammation of the parotid glands; epidemic or infectious parotitis.
