Parotid gland

The parotid gland is located in which region of the face?

• Temporal
• Mandibular
• Buccal
• Preauricular

The parotid gland is responsible for secreting which substance?

• Saliva
• Tears
• Mucus
• Bile

Which structure divides the parotid gland into superficial and deep lobes?

• The external auditory meatus
• The zygomatic arch
• The masseter muscle
• The styloid process

Inflammation of the parotid gland is known as what?

• Parotitis
• Pneumonia
• Gastritis
• Myocarditis

The parotid gland is innervated by which cranial nerve?

• CN III
• CN V
• CN VII
• CN IX

The parotid gland is at risk of injury during which surgical procedure?

• Mastoidectomy
• Thyroidectomy
• Parotidectomy
• Tracheostomy

The parotid gland is the largest of the three main salivary glands.

• True
• False

The parotid duct, also known as the Stensen's duct, empties saliva into which location in the mouth?

• The tongue
• The cheek
• The lower lip
• The upper lip

The parotid gland is the only salivary gland to have a mixed serous and mucous acini.

• True
• False

The parotid gland is located in which region of the face?

• Temporal
• Mandibular
• Buccal
• Preauricular