Question 1

The submandibular gland produces a highly watery secretion because although it is a mixed gland, almost two-thirds of the cells in this gland are serous.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B)   Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related.
C)   The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT correct.
D)   The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct.
E)   NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Question 2

Which of the following accurately describe features of the sublingual salivary gland (select all that apply) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is classified as a major salivary gland.
B)   It is the smallest of the three pairs of major salivary glands.
C)   It is composed mostly of serous cells with some isolated mucous cells.
D)   The secretion of the sublingual gland is the most watery of the three major glands.
E)   The sublingual gland has more visible demilunes capping mucous acini than other glands.

Question 3

Which salivary gland can be palpated below the inferior border of the mandible?

Accepted Answer

A)   Submandibular
B)   Sublingual
C)   Parotid
D)   Posterior lingual

Question 4

The sublingual caruncle is the opening for which salivary ducts (select all that apply) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Major sublingual
B)   Parotid
C)   Submandibular
D)   Anterior lingual

Question 5

Eating can be painful for a person with mumps because chewing and swallowing cause stimulation of the sublingual gland.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B)   Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related.
C)   The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT correct.
D)   The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct.
E)   NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Question 6

The submandibular gland is called a mixed gland because it includes both serous and epithelial cells.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B)   Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related.
C)   The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT correct.
D)   The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct.
E)   NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Question 7

The major salivary gland ducts are located in the mandibular area because the tissues of the floor of the mouth are highly vascular.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B)   Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related.
C)   The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT correct.
D)   The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct.
E)   NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Question 8

The glands of von Ebner are purely serous glands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which gland is located in the area of the anterior tonsillar pillar?

Accepted Answer

A)   Palatine
B)   Glossopalatine
C)   Posterior lingual
D)   Submandibular B

Question 10

The sublingual gland is lingual to the mandibular canine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The glossopalatine glands are located in the hard palate posterior to the rugae. They are purely serous glands.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   The first statement is true; the second is false.
C)   The first statement is false; the second is true.
D)   Both statements are false. D

Question 12

Which of the following is a function of saliva (select all that apply) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lubrication of the oral mucosa
B)   Production of enamel
C)   Assisting in speech
D)   Breakdown of starches
E)   Aids in swallowing

Question 13

The submandibular gland is located below and toward the posterior part of the body of the mandible. It can be palpated in the chin beneath the mandibular molars.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   The first statement is true; the second is false.
C)   The first statement is false; the second is true.
D)   Both statements are false.

Question 14

Most of the ducts of the sublingual gland open along the sublingual fold.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 15

There is a major maxillary gland as well as several minor submaxillary glands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Minor salivary glands are most often pure mucous cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The minor salivary glands produce enough saliva to mix with food. They are smaller than the major salivary glands but have longer ducts.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   The first statement is true; the second is false.
C)   The first statement is false; the second is true.
D)   Both statements are false.

Question 18

Mumps is a bacterial infection of the parotid gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The parasympathetic nervous system controls salivary secretions. It also controls blood flow to the salivary glands.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   The first statement is true; the second is false.
C)   The first statement is false; the second is true.
D)   Both statements are false.

Question 20

The sublingual gland can appear larger than normal in an edentulous patient because loss of the mandibular ridge of bone makes this gland appear to bulge up in the mandibular vestibule.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B)   Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related.
C)   The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT correct.
D)   The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct.
E)   NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Exam 33: Salivary Glands

The submandibular gland produces a highly watery secretion because although it is a mixed gland, almost two-thirds of the cells in this gland are serous.

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Which of the following accurately describe features of the sublingual salivary gland (select all that apply) ?

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Which salivary gland can be palpated below the inferior border of the mandible?

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The sublingual caruncle is the opening for which salivary ducts (select all that apply) ?

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Eating can be painful for a person with mumps because chewing and swallowing cause stimulation of the sublingual gland.

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The submandibular gland is called a mixed gland because it includes both serous and epithelial cells.

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The major salivary gland ducts are located in the mandibular area because the tissues of the floor of the mouth are highly vascular.

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The glands of von Ebner are purely serous glands.

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Which gland is located in the area of the anterior tonsillar pillar?

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The sublingual gland is lingual to the mandibular canine.

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The glossopalatine glands are located in the hard palate posterior to the rugae. They are purely serous glands.

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Which of the following is a function of saliva (select all that apply) ?

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The submandibular gland is located below and toward the posterior part of the body of the mandible. It can be palpated in the chin beneath the mandibular molars.

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Most of the ducts of the sublingual gland open along the sublingual fold.

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There is a major maxillary gland as well as several minor submaxillary glands.

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Minor salivary glands are most often pure mucous cells.

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The minor salivary glands produce enough saliva to mix with food. They are smaller than the major salivary glands but have longer ducts.

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Mumps is a bacterial infection of the parotid gland.

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The parasympathetic nervous system controls salivary secretions. It also controls blood flow to the salivary glands.

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The sublingual gland can appear larger than normal in an edentulous patient because loss of the mandibular ridge of bone makes this gland appear to bulge up in the mandibular vestibule.

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