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salivary gland |
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salivary glandAny of the organs that secrete saliva. Three pairs of major glands secrete saliva into the mouth through distinct ducts: the parotid glands (the largest), between the ear and the back of the lower jaw; the submaxillary glands, along the side of the lower jaw; and the sublingual glands, in the floor of the mouth near the chin. There are also numerous small glands in the tongue, palate, lips, and cheeks. The presence, smell, or thought of food normally increases secretion. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The researchers followed 420,095 Danish mobile telephone users for up to 21 years, looking for brain, salivary gland, or eye cancers and leukemia. While squamous cell carcinoma is certainly the most common malignant oral cavity tumor, one must always be cognizant of a wide variety of less common pathologies, including minor salivary gland tumors. Cytokine expression in the skin of mice infected with Sindbis virus differs after injection with mosquito salivary gland extracts than after injection with virus alone (22). |
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