Salivary Glands Overview

What are the basic functional units of salivary glands called?

• Acini

• Ducts

• Lobules

• Glands

What type of cells are arranged in an acinus?

• Serous and mucous cells

• Myoepithelial cells

• Connective tissue cells

• Nerve cells

What is the role of the ducts in salivary glands?

• To carry saliva to the oral cavity

• To produce saliva

• To store saliva

• To protect the glands

What is the composition of saliva?

What is the DOK level of the question regarding the structure of terminal secretory units?

What carbohydrates are included in secretory glycoproteins?

• Galactose, mannose, fructose, glucosamine, galactosamine, sialic acid

• Glucose, sucrose, lactose

• Starch, cellulose, glycogen

What is the method of secretion known as when a chain of granules is released in the form of a string of pearls?

• Merocrine secretion

• Apocrine secretion

• Compound exocytosis

What is the primary function of lysosomes in the cell?

• Synthesize proteins

• Destroy foreign material and worn out cell organelles

• Store carbohydrates

What distinguishes mucous cells from serous cells in terms of enzymatic activity?

• Mucous cells have high enzymatic activity

• Mucous cells have little or no enzymatic activity

• Both have the same enzymatic activity

What is the appearance of the nucleus of the mucous cell?

• Oval or flattened in shape

• Round and large

• Irregular and fragmented