A. produce pain on eating
B. Are commonest in the parotid ducts
C. Are common cause of acute parotitis
D. Are associated with hypercaleaemic states
Related Mcqs:
- Sialoliths are stones found in the salivary duct and gland and are primarily composed of_____________?
A. Hydroxyapatitie
B. Potassium cloride
C. Unknown compounds of phosphats
D. Calcium chloride - Main function of salivary duct is_______________?
A. To convey the saliva secreted by the terminal secretory units to oral cavity
B. Antibacterial action by secreting lysoenzymes and lactoferrin
C. Synthesis of secretory glycoproteins by Kallidrein an enzyme in striated duct cells
D. None of the above - Which of the following deficiencies are associated with the disorders of hyperplasia of salivary gland and keratinisation of the salivary gland______________?
A. Vit – A
B. Vit – B
C. Vit – C
D. Vit – K - Sialolith in the excretory duct, will result in______________?
A. Chronic sialadenitis
B. Mucous retention cyst
C. Pleomorphic adenoma
D. rupture of the duct - Duct of parotid gland crosses over masseter muscle and pierces the___________?
A. Buccinator muscle
B. Superior constrictor
C. Masseter
D. Zygomaticus major - Nasolacrimal duct is directed_____________?
A. Downward, Medially, Backwards
B. Downward, laterally, Backwards ‘(DLB)
C. Downward, laterally forward
D. Downward, medially forward - During examination of parotid gland, parotid duct can be palpated at the following except____________?
A. Anterior border of masseter
B. At the opening just opposite to lower second molar
C. Pierced to the buccinator
D. A the anterior surface of parotid gland - The orifice of the parotid duct is located______________?
A. At the hamular notch
B. In proximity to the incisive papillae
C. On the buccal mocosa near the maxillary second molar
D. Slightly posterior to the mandibular central incisors - The duct(s) of gland(s) opening into the floor of the mouth is (are)_______________?
A. Submandibular and sublingual
B. submandibular and parotid
C. Sublingual and parotid
D. Von Ebner - Wharton’s duct drains the_______________?
A. Pancreas
B. Parotid
C. Lacrimal gland
D. Submandibular gland