Which of the Following Descriptive Statements CORRECTLY Concern the Minor

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following descriptive statements CORRECTLY concern the minor salivary glands of the oral cavity? (Select all that apply. )

• A)Smaller in size than major salivary glands
• B)Secrete mainly a serous type of salivary product
• C)Less numerous than major salivary glands
• D)Found within soft palatal tissue
• E)Each has a single duct that secretes saliva

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Definitions:

Capillaries

Microscopic blood vessels in the tissues that permit exchange of materials between cells and blood.

Connective Tissue

Tissue that supports, binds together, or separates other tissues or organs, often containing collagen or other fibers.

Muscle Tissue

A body tissue that contracts to produce movement, including skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle types.

Capillary Walls

The thin, permeable walls of capillaries, the smallest blood vessels, which allow for the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between blood and surrounding tissues.