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Jerome Arnedo
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Parotid glands | largest of the paired salivary glands; produce watery saliva containing enzymes |
| Submandibular glands | compound glands that contain enzyme-and mucus-producing elements |
| Sublingual glands | smallest of the salivary glands; produce a mucous type of saliva |
| Three main pairs of compound tubuloalveolar glands | a. Secrete approximately 1 liter of saliva each day b. Additional small buccal glands contribute less than 5% of the total salivary volume but provide for hygiene and comfort of oral tissues |
| Typical tooth a. Four connective tissues called dental tissues: | Pulp, Dentin, Cementum, and Enamel |
| Crown | exposed portion of a tooth, covered by enamel; ideally suited to withstand abrasion during mastication |
| Neck | narrow portion that joins the crown to the root; surrounded by gingivae |
| Root | its into the socket of the alveolar process; suspended by a fibrous periodontal membrane made up of periodontal ligaments |
| Deciduous teeth | 20 baby teeth, which appear early in life |
| Permanent teeth | 32 teeth, which replace the deciduous teeth |