The Salivary Glands
Cell Types
Salivary glands consist of several cell types:
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Salivary Gland Types
- Parotid gland - largest of the glands and produces only serous (contains enzymes) saliva. Produces 25% of saliva
- Submandibular gland - much smaller than parotid, but produces 70% of serous and mucous (rich in glycoproteins) saliva
- Sublingual gland - produces mainly mucous saliva, but does not contain striated duct cells. Produces 5% of saliva.