Gland Quizzes & Trivia

Oral Pathology- salivary gland diseases, etc.

Questions: 22 | Attempts: 100 | Last updated: Dec 13, 2012

Sample Question
A cyst is a pathologic epithelial lined sac with fluid.

True

False

Olfactory glands are a type of nasal glands that are very essential in our bodies. As we get to learn more about these glands and how they work. Do you think you understood that we learned in class these past weeks or do you need...

Questions: 25 | Attempts: 53 | Last updated: Mar 28, 2019

Sample Question
Olfactory glands

Contain neural receptors for the sense of smell

Form structures called olfactory bulbs

Form the basement membrane of the olfactory epithelium

Produce a pigmented mucus that covers the olfactory epithelium

Are sensitive to aromatic molecules in the air

Salivary Gland Pathology

Tumors of salivary glands

Questions: 18 | Attempts: 27 | Last updated: Nov 15, 2018

Sample Question
The normal histology of salivary glands includes

Endocrine glands secreting salivary amyase

Acini consisting of only mucinus components

Mucinus squamoid epithelia aligned in stratified layers along intercalated ducts

Compound exocrine glands with ductal and acinar portions

Chapter 37: Salivary Gland Anatomy

Bailey's Chapter 37

Questions: 11 | Attempts: 20 | Last updated: Jul 30, 2011

Sample Question
CN VII exits the styloidmastoid foramen and

Pass medially to the styloid process

Passes laterally to the styloid process

Passes inferiorly to the styloid process

Splits the styloid process in to upper and lower divisions

Anatomy Parotid Gland Face

Questions: 23 | Attempts: 8 | Last updated: Feb 11, 2013

Sample Question
Loss of sensation from the temporal region and loss of secretory function of the parotid gland would be caused by interruption of which nerve?

Auriculotemporal

Chorda tympani

Deep temporal, posterior

Facial

Great auricular

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Gland Questions & Answers

What is the most likely diagnosis? A 35 year old HIV positive female presents with slow bilateral enlargement of her salivary and lacrimal glands. Microscopically, marked lymphocytic infiltration...

Often times a serious and terminal disease can lead to other diseases and ailments. In this case, a patient who has HIV may experience other issues as well. This patient who is relatively young is now feeling a difference and probably painful sensati

What is the difference between Sebaceous And Sweat Glands?

Both sebaceous and sweat glands give off fluids onto the top of the skin. The primary difference between sebaceous glands and sweat glands is that sebaceous glands secrete sebum into hair follicles, and sweat glands exude sweat. Sebum is an oily mate

Where is salivary heterotopic tissue most likely to be found?

Near the parotid gland; in the extra nodal space

45 year old male smoker presents with a slow growing facial mass that flucuates in size, what is the most likely microscopic description?

Cystic spaces narrowed by polypoid projections of lymphoepithelial elements