Question 1

What are the nondigestive functions of saliva?

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Cleanse the mouth; contains antibodies to fight bacterial growth; contains ions to prevent tooth demineralization and regulate pH; contains enzymes that aid in blood clotting

Question 2

What are the functions of the intrinsic salivary glands?

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Mouth moistening; denture retention; saliva secretion (5%)

Question 3

What are the five branches of the facial nerve?

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Temporal, zygomatic, buccal, marginal mandibular, cervical

Question 4

Which salivary gland is located partially in the anterior cervical triangle of the neck?

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Question 5

Which salivary gland secretes the majority of saliva?

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Question 6

What name is given to the surface feature in the floor of the mouth on which the major duct of the sublingual gland terminates?

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Question 7

What enzyme found in saliva begins the digestion of carbohydrates in the oral cavity?

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Question 8

Minor salivary glands are located outside of the oral cavity.

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Minor salivary glands are located throughout the mucosa of the oral cavity, not outside of it.

Question 9

Saliva contains varying amounts of mucus to aid in swallowing food.

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Saliva contains mucus among other components, which helps in lubricating and binding the food particles together, making it easier to swallow.

Question 10

Extrinsic salivary glands produce 95% of saliva for secretion into the oral cavity.

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Extrinsic salivary glands, which include the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands, are responsible for producing the majority of saliva in the oral cavity.

Question 11

The facial artery passes superficial to the posterior belly of the digastric muscle en route to the face.

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The facial artery passes deep to the posterior belly of the digastric muscle en route to the face.

Question 12

The facial vein passes anterior to the submandibular gland to reach the face.

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The facial vein passes posterior to the submandibular gland to reach the face.

Question 13

The clinical term for dry mouth is ____________________.

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Question 14

The clinical term for the submandibular duct is ____________________.

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Question 15

The ducts of Rivinus (minor sublingual ducts) open into the oral cavity along a slight elevation of the floor of the mouth known as the ____________________.

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Question 16

The ____________________ drains blood from the deep face and superficial temporal region.

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Question 17

The deep face and superficial temporal regions are supplied with arterial blood from the ____________________.

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Question 18

The parotid duct crosses over the ____________________ muscle en route to the oral cavity.

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Question 19

The parotid duct pierces the ____________________ muscle to enter the oral vestibule.

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Question 20

The capsule of the parotid gland is a continuation of the ____________________ fascia of the neck.

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Quiz 9: Salivary Glands