Saliva 0.0 / 5 ? PharmacyThe Digestive SystemUniversityNone Created by: SamDaviesCreated on: 24-04-18 01:14 Sublingual The smallest salivary glands, located directly under the mucous membrane beneath the tongue. Secretes mucous-y saliva 1 of 6 Submandibular Salivary glands located immediately below the lower jaw. Secretes a saliva that is mixed serous and mucous 2 of 6 Parotid The largest salivary glands, located in the cheek between the ear and the ascending branch of the lower jaw. Secretes a serous, watery saliva 3 of 6 Acinar Cells that secrete saliva 4 of 6 Parasympathetic Main innervation of the salivary glands, causing vasodilation, more plasma transport to acinar cells and so more saliva produced 5 of 6 Salivary hypofunction Reduced or totally absent saliva, causing: dry or burning mouth, dental problems, loss of taste and difficulty swallowing food 6 of 6
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