Which of the Following Accurately Describe Features of the Sublingual

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describe features of the sublingual salivary gland (select all that apply) ?

• A) It is classified as a major salivary gland.
• B) It is the smallest of the three pairs of major salivary glands.
• C) It is composed mostly of serous cells with some isolated mucous cells.
• D) The secretion of the sublingual gland is the most watery of the three major glands.
• E) The sublingual gland has more visible demilunes capping mucous acini than other glands.

Understand the concepts of dominant and recessive alleles and their phenotypic outcomes.

Recognize the significance of homozygous and heterozygous genotypes in genetics.

Apply the principles of Mendelian genetics to predict outcomes of monohybrid and dihybrid crosses.

Calculate phenotypic and genotypic ratios in offspring resulting from different types of genetic crosses.

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Definitions:

Circulatory System

The body's system responsible for transporting blood, nutrients, gases, and wastes to and from cells, helps fight diseases and maintain homeostasis.

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Blood Pressure

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