Identify the salivary glands and their ducts.

Identification should include naming and locating the

  • parotid glands and Stensen's duct
  • submandibular gland and Wharton's duct
  • sublingual gland and Wharton's duct/ducts of Rivinus.

Process/Skill Questions

  • What is the makeup of saliva?
  • What is the approximate amount of saliva produced daily by a normal individual?
  • What are the consequences of a saliva deficiency?