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big pairs of salivary glands.The sublingual glands are also in the floor of the mouth, but they are under the tongue.

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The glands that lie on the floor of the mouth are what?

The glands that lie on the floor of the mouth are the sublingual glands. They are the smallest major salivary glands and are responsible for producing saliva to help with digestion and lubrication of the mouth.


What salivary glands are located under the tongue with ducts that open in the floor of the mouth?

The sublingual glands are the salivary glands located under the tongue with ducts that open in the floor of the mouth. They produce saliva that helps with digestion by moistening food and aiding in swallowing.


Where is sublingual glands located?

Under the tongue


Three major salivary glands?

parotid, sub mandibular, and sublingual glands.


What parasympathetic ganglion sends postganglionic fibers to the sublingual and submandibular salivary glands?

The submandibular ganglion sends postganglionic fibers to the sublingual and submandibular salivary glands.


What are the salivary glands that lie on the inside of the mandible?

Sublingual and a portion of submandibular (lateral to sublingual) salivary gland.


Is the sublingual gland is also know as the mixed glands?

NO. sublingual gland is mucous salivary exocrine gland.


What are six salivary glands?

submandibular parotid sublingual


Where is the major salivary glands in a rat?

In rats, the major salivary glands include the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. The parotid glands are located near the ears, the submandibular glands are situated beneath the jaw, and the sublingual glands are found under the tongue. These glands play a crucial role in the production and secretion of saliva for digestion.


3 salivary glands?

There are 3: Parotid, Sublingual, and Submandibular


What does paratid submandibular and sublingual describe?

Parotid, submandibular, and sublingual refer to the three major salivary glands in the human body. The parotid glands are located near the ears, the submandibular glands are found beneath the jawline, and the sublingual glands are situated under the tongue. These glands produce saliva, which aids in digestion and oral health. Each gland has distinct anatomical locations and functions in saliva secretion.


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.