salivary glands
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What are the two types of salivary glands?
Intrinsic salivary glands and extrinsic salivary glands.
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What are intrinsic salivary glands?
Small glands located within oral tissues that continuously secrete saliva.
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What are the types of intrinsic salivary glands and their locations?
• Lingual glands — located in the tongue
• Labial glands — inside the lips
• Buccal glands — inside the cheeks
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What are extrinsic salivary glands?
Larger glands located outside the oral cavity that secrete saliva through ducts.
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What are the types of extrinsic salivary glands and their locations?
• Parotid — anterior to the earlobe
• Submandibular — medial to the mandible
• Sublingual — on the floor of the mouth
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