Question 1

A tubal tonsil is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  An ectopic tonsil located near a eustachian tube 
B)  A tonsil containing epithelial folds that double over into tubes 
C)  An infected tonsil that must be drained through the use of tubes 
D)  Tonsillar tissue that grows around other nearby glands in a tubular shape 
A)  An ectopic tonsil located near a eustachian tube 
B)  A tonsil containing epithelial folds that double over into tubes 
C)  An infected tonsil that must be drained through the use of tubes 
D)  Tonsillar tissue that grows around other nearby glands in a tubular shape A

Question 2

The intercalated ducts of the salivary glands contain mitochondria,endoplasmic reticulum,and secretory granules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Amylase is the major salivary protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The duct system consists of secretory and ____________ portions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The duct system consists of secretory and...

Question 5

Sympathetic stimulation of a salivary gland produces which type of secretion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Watery 
B)  Organic 
C)  Gelatinous 
D)  Protein-poor 
A)  Watery 
B)  Organic 
C)  Gelatinous 
D)  Protein-poor

Question 6

All salivary glands can be classified as _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  buccal, labial, or mixed 
B)  serous, mucous, or mixed 
C)  parotid, submandibular, or sublingual 
D)  palatine, glossopalatine, or sublingual 
A)  buccal, labial, or mixed 
B)  serous, mucous, or mixed 
C)  parotid, submandibular, or sublingual 
D)  palatine, glossopalatine, or sublingual

Question 7

Lymphocytes may transform into plasma cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The germinal centers in tonsils serve which function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cleaning crypts 
B)  Secretion of antibodies 
C)  Production of lymphocytes 
D)  Draining surface of epithelium 
A)  Cleaning crypts 
B)  Secretion of antibodies 
C)  Production of lymphocytes 
D)  Draining surface of epithelium

Question 9

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 10

Identify the location of the lingual tonsils.

Accepted Answer

Surface of

Question 11

The _______ is a cluster of pyramidal cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______ is a cluster of pyramidal...

Question 12

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Mucous cells discharge ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mucin 
B)  amylase 
C)  merocrine 
D)  zymogen granules 
A)  mucin 
B)  amylase 
C)  merocrine 
D)  zymogen granules

Question 15

Myoepithelial cells have a muscular origin and an epithelial function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Tonsils produce lymphocytes,which protect against microbial pathogens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which tonsil is located in the floor of the mouth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lingual 
B)  Palatine 
C)  Pharyngeal 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  Lingual 
B)  Palatine 
C)  Pharyngeal 
D)  Both A and B

Question 18

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

Question 19

Name the ducts that lead from the parotid and submandibular salivary glands.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Name the ducts that lead from the...

Question 20

Which salivary gland is the largest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parotid 
B)  Palatine 
C)  Sublingual 
D)  Submandibular 
A)  Parotid 
B)  Palatine 
C)  Sublingual 
D)  Submandibular

A tubal tonsil is which of the following?

The intercalated ducts of the salivary glands contain mitochondria,endoplasmic reticulum,and secretory granules.

Amylase is the major salivary protein.

The duct system consists of secretory and ____________ portions.

Sympathetic stimulation of a salivary gland produces which type of secretion?

All salivary glands can be classified as _______________.

Lymphocytes may transform into plasma cells.

The germinal centers in tonsils serve which function?

Which structural characteristic makes the palatine tonsil susceptible to infection?

Identify the location of the lingual tonsils.

The _______ is a cluster of pyramidal cells.

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

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

Mucous cells discharge ________________.

Myoepithelial cells have a muscular origin and an epithelial function.

Tonsils produce lymphocytes,which protect against microbial pathogens.

Which tonsil is located in the floor of the mouth?

Which salivary component facilitates the breakdown of carbohydrates?

Name the ducts that lead from the parotid and submandibular salivary glands.

Which salivary gland is the largest?

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Development of the Oral Facial Region

Development of the Face and Palate

Development of Teeth

Eruption and Shedding of the Teeth

Enamel

Dentin

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Cementum

Periodontium: Periodontal Ligament

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Exam 15: Salivary Glands and Tonsils

A tubal tonsil is which of the following?

The intercalated ducts of the salivary glands contain mitochondria,endoplasmic reticulum,and secretory granules.

Amylase is the major salivary protein.

The duct system consists of secretory and ____________ portions.

Sympathetic stimulation of a salivary gland produces which type of secretion?

All salivary glands can be classified as _______________.

Lymphocytes may transform into plasma cells.

The germinal centers in tonsils serve which function?

Which structural characteristic makes the palatine tonsil susceptible to infection?

Identify the location of the lingual tonsils.

The _______ is a cluster of pyramidal cells.

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

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

Mucous cells discharge ________________.

Myoepithelial cells have a muscular origin and an epithelial function.

Tonsils produce lymphocytes,which protect against microbial pathogens.

Which tonsil is located in the floor of the mouth?

Which salivary component facilitates the breakdown of carbohydrates?

Name the ducts that lead from the parotid and submandibular salivary glands.

Which salivary gland is the largest?

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 the Teeth

Enamel

Dentin

Dental Pulp

Cementum

Periodontium: Periodontal Ligament

Periodontium: Alveolar Process and Cementum

Temporomandibular Joint

Oral Mucosa

Biofilms

Filters