Head and Neck Chapter 33- Salivary Glands

The submandibular gland provides about 25% of the resting salivary volume

FALSE: It provides 60% to 65% of the resting volume

The glands of von Exner are found around the base of the fungiform papillae

FALSE: They are found around the base of the circumvallate papillae

Mumps becomes more painful when the parotid gland decreases its secretion

FALSE: mumps becomes more painful when the gland secretes

The duct for the parotid gland is located opposite the maxillary second premolar

FALSE: the duct is opposite the maxillary second molar

Major salivary glands are compound tubuloalveolar glands

TRUE

Most minor salivary glands are purely or mostly mucous in nature

TRUE

The parasympathetic nervous system controls salivary gland secretion

TRUE

The opening of the duct for the parotid gland is in the ______ muscle: a. lateral pterygoid b. zygomatic c. masseter d. buccinator

A

Where does the submandibular duct open into the mouth? a. Lingual to the mandibular canine b. along the sublingual fold c. onto the sublingual caruncle d. opposite the mandibular second molar

A

Which of the following is not true of minor salivary glands? a. less branching b. short ducts c. fewer duct openings d. keep mucous membranes moist

A

The submandibular gland is also called the: a. submaxillary b. mandibular c. sublingual d. lingual

B

Which structure does not have minor salivary glands? a. tongue b. anterior hard palate c. labial mucosa d. buccal mucosa

B

The _____ gland is located later, posterior, and medial to the ramus; a. parotid b. submandibular c. sublingual d. lingual

C