Parotid gland, Submandibular gland, Sublingual gland, Mucin, Amylase, Bradykinin, Parasympathetic NS, Sympathetic NS, Parietal cells, Chief cells, G cells, D cells, ECL cells, Surface mucus cells, HCl, Intrinsic factor, Pepsinogen, Proton pump (H+/K+ ATPa

Parotid gland, Submandibular gland, Sublingual gland, Mucin, Amylase, Bradykinin, Parasympathetic NS, Sympathetic NS, Parietal cells, Chief cells, G cells, D cells, ECL cells, Surface mucus cells, HCl, Intrinsic factor, Pepsinogen, Proton pump (H+/K+ ATPase), Gastrin, Somatostatin Exam Questions Verified A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026 Major functions of saliva 1. lubrication (mucus) 2. digestion via enzymes 3. dilution and buffering of ingested foods What are the 3 salivary glands? parotid (serous) submandibular (mucous & serous) sublingual (mucous & serous) Parotid glands pair of salivary glands in the cheeks in front of the ears Glands: serous Secretions: - ENZYMES, water, and ions Parotid glands have ________ glands parotid glands have SEROUS glands What salivary glands secrete enzymes? parotid glands submandibular gland a salivary gland inside the lower jaw Glands: serous & mucous Secretions: - MUCIN, water, glycoproteins What salivary glands secrete mucin? submandibular & sublingual What type of glands are in submandibular glands? serous & mucous Sublingual glands A pair of salivary glands in the floor of the mouth Glands: serous & mucous Secretions: MUCIN, water & glycoproteins What type of glands are in sublingual glands? serous & mucous What causes the ejection of saliva? neural stimulation of myoepithelial cells present in the acidic of intercalated ducts What gives blood to the parotid gland? external carotid artery external carotid artery = ________ gland parotid gland What gives blood supply to the submandibular gland? facial and lingual arteries facial and lingual arteries = ______ gland submandibular gland sublingual gland blood supply sublingual and submental arteries sublingual and submittal arteries = _________ gland sublingual gland rate of saliva secretion is proportional to ____________ rate of saliva secretion is proportional to BLOOD FLOW - vasoconstriction = ↓ blood flow = ↓ saliva - vasodilation = ↑ blood flow = ↑ saliva **makes sense because GI is ↑ under parasympathetic stimulation vasoconstriction = ______ saliva production vasoconstriction = ↓ saliva production - because vasoconstriction ↓ blood flow, and blood flow and saliva secretion are PROPORTIONAL (makes sense because GI is ↓ under sympathetic stimulation) vasodilation = __