Question 1

Myoepithelial cells located on the pharyngeal tonsils help move secretions toward the oral cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Serous acinar cells secrete into the lumen of the acinus and then drain directly into intercalated ducts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Each of the following is a major salivary gland EXCEPT one.Which is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parotid 
B)  Submandibular 
C)  Sublingual 
D)  Von Ebner 
A)  Parotid 
B)  Submandibular 
C)  Sublingual 
D)  Von Ebner

Question 4

Which structural characteristic makes the palatine tonsil susceptible to infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Large size 
B)  Deep crypts 
C)  Septa capsule 
D)  Germinal centers 
A)  Large size 
B)  Deep crypts 
C)  Septa capsule 
D)  Germinal centers

Question 5

Lymphocytes may transform into plasma cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A cluster of pyramidal salivary gland cells is called (a/an)

Accepted Answer

A)  intercalated duct. 
B)  interlobular duct. 
C)  intralobular duct. 
D)  acinus. 
A)  intercalated duct. 
B)  interlobular duct. 
C)  intralobular duct. 
D)  acinus.

Question 7

The function of amylase is to aid in the digestion of

Accepted Answer

A)  proteins. 
B)  fats. 
C)  carbohydrates. 
D)  lipids. 
A)  proteins. 
B)  fats. 
C)  carbohydrates. 
D)  lipids.

Question 8

The salivary gland duct system consists of portions termed secretory and

Accepted Answer

A)  excretory. 
B)  inhibitory. 
C)  mucous. 
D)  serous. 
A)  excretory. 
B)  inhibitory. 
C)  mucous. 
D)  serous.

Question 9

What is the name of the duct that leads from the parotid salivary gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stensen 
B)  Wharton 
C)  Von Ebner 
D)  Waldeyer's ring 
A)  Stensen 
B)  Wharton 
C)  Von Ebner 
D)  Waldeyer's ring

Question 10

The palatine,lingual,and pharyngeal tonsils compose the Waldeyer ring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is the functional unit of the salivary gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lobe 
B)  Alveolus 
C)  Intercalated duct 
D)  Zymogen granule 
A)  Lobe 
B)  Alveolus 
C)  Intercalated duct 
D)  Zymogen granule

Question 12

The major salivary glands contribute ______ of saliva.

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  75% 
D)  90% 
A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  75% 
D)  90%

Question 13

Which salivary component facilitates the breakdown of carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mucin 
B)  Protein 
C)  Zymogen granules 
D)  Immunoglobulin A 
A)  Mucin 
B)  Protein 
C)  Zymogen granules 
D)  Immunoglobulin A

Myoepithelial cells located on the pharyngeal tonsils help move secretions toward the oral cavity.

Serous acinar cells secrete into the lumen of the acinus and then drain directly into intercalated ducts.

Each of the following is a major salivary gland EXCEPT one.Which is the EXCEPTION?

Which structural characteristic makes the palatine tonsil susceptible to infection?

Lymphocytes may transform into plasma cells.

A cluster of pyramidal salivary gland cells is called (a/an)

The function of amylase is to aid in the digestion of

The salivary gland duct system consists of portions termed secretory and

What is the name of the duct that leads from the parotid salivary gland?

The palatine,lingual,and pharyngeal tonsils compose the Waldeyer ring.

Which of the following is the functional unit of the salivary gland?

The major salivary glands contribute ______ of saliva.

Which salivary component facilitates the breakdown of carbohydrates?

Development and Structure of Cells and Tissues

Structure and Function of Cells, tissues, and Organs

Development of the Oral Facial Region

Development of the Face and Palate

Development of Teeth

Eruption and Shedding of Teeth

Enamel

Dentin

Dental Pulp

Cementum

Periodontium: Periodontal Ligament

Periodontium: Alveolar Process and Cementum

Temporomandibular Joint

Oral Mucosa

Biofilms

Filters

Exam 15: Salivary Glands and Tonsils

Myoepithelial cells located on the pharyngeal tonsils help move secretions toward the oral cavity.

Serous acinar cells secrete into the lumen of the acinus and then drain directly into intercalated ducts.

Each of the following is a major salivary gland EXCEPT one.Which is the EXCEPTION?

Which structural characteristic makes the palatine tonsil susceptible to infection?

Lymphocytes may transform into plasma cells.

A cluster of pyramidal salivary gland cells is called (a/an)

The function of amylase is to aid in the digestion of

The salivary gland duct system consists of portions termed secretory and

What is the name of the duct that leads from the parotid salivary gland?

The palatine,lingual,and pharyngeal tonsils compose the Waldeyer ring.

Which of the following is the functional unit of the salivary gland?

The major salivary glands contribute ______ of saliva.

Which salivary component facilitates the breakdown of carbohydrates?

Development and Structure of Cells and Tissues

Structure and Function of Cells, tissues, and Organs

Development of the Oral Facial Region

Development of the Face and Palate

Development of Teeth

Eruption and Shedding of Teeth

Enamel

Dentin

Dental Pulp

Cementum

Periodontium: Periodontal Ligament

Periodontium: Alveolar Process and Cementum

Temporomandibular Joint

Oral Mucosa

Biofilms

Filters