Question 1

The parotid gland produces the most salivary volume of the major glands.It produces about 60% to 65% of salivary volume.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
C)   The first statement is false;the second statement is true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which is NOT a location for minor salivary glands?

Accepted Answer

A)   Labial mucosa
B)   Buccal mucosa
C)   Palatal area
D)   Glossopalatine area
E)   All of the above are locations.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Each of the following is true of the parotid gland EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a purely serous gland.
B)   It provides about 25% of the resting salivary volume.
C)   The duct pierces the buccinator muscle.
D)   It is located within the mental foramen.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Each of the following minor salivary glands is located on the tongue EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anterior lingual
B)   Glands of von Ebner
C)   Posterior lingual
D)   GlossopalatineE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

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 statement is false.
C)   The first statement is false;the second statement is true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

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.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E) A,B,E

Question 8

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 statement is false.
C)   The first statement is false;the second statement is true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

The labial glands are primarily located on the labial gingiva.These purely serous glands provide watery lubrication for all labial areas.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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 swallowingF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

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.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E) C

Question 12

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 lingualE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Mumps is a bacterial infection of the parotid gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 statement is false.
C)   The first statement is false;the second statement is true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

The sublingual gland is lingual to the mandibular canine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The lingual salivary glands are classified as major salivary glands and divided into several groups.The anterior lingual glands,found near the tip of the tongue,are mostly serous in nature.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
C)   The first statement is false;the second statement is true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

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.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Minor salivary glands are most often pure mucous cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above C

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Palatine
B)   Glossopalatine
C)   Posterior lingual
D)   SubmandibularE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 33: Salivary Glands

The parotid gland produces the most salivary volume of the major glands.It produces about 60% to 65% of salivary volume.

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Which is NOT a location for minor salivary glands?

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Each of the following is true of the parotid gland EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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Each of the following minor salivary glands is located on the tongue EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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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 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 accurately describe features of the sublingual salivary gland (Select all that apply. ) ?

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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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The labial glands are primarily located on the labial gingiva.These purely serous glands provide watery lubrication for all labial areas.

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

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

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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 is lingual to the mandibular canine.

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The lingual salivary glands are classified as major salivary glands and divided into several groups.The anterior lingual glands,found near the tip of the tongue,are mostly serous in nature.

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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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Minor salivary glands are most often pure mucous cells.

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

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

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