What is the structure of salivary glands?

Answer 1

Three pairs of glands in the mouth and cheeks, known as salivary glands, produce saliva.

One pair of the glands, the parotid, is located in front of the ears.

Another pair the submandibular, is located under the lower jaw.

The third pair of glands is located under the tongue and is known as the sublingual.

There are several other small glands in the mucous membrane of the mouth that aid in producing saliva.

Answer 2

Salivary glands are composed of acini (clusters of secretory cells) that produce saliva, which is then transported through ducts to the oral cavity. The acini are surrounded by myoepithelial cells that help expel saliva into the ducts. Salivary glands also contain connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerves for support and regulation of saliva production.

Answer 3

It is glandular material. There are three salivary glands. The parotid, sublingual, and submandibular glands.