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Embryology 2: Chapter 7 Practice Quiz

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a ductless gland, with the secretion being poured directly into the vascular system, which then carries the secretion to the region in which it is to be used
thyroid
largest endocrine gland
thyroid
associated with xerostomia
dry eye syndrome
Which endocrine gland is part of the immune system that allows maturation of T-cell lymphocytes
thymus
Which gland in the head and neck grows from birth to puberty and then after puberty, the gland stops growing and starts to shrink, undergoing involution?
thymus gland
an enlarged, firm, tender thyroid gland is considered a
goiter
a diseased thyroid gland may lose its mobility and become fixated, NOT moving upward when the patient swallows indicating a
neoplastic growth
certain medications, disease, or destruction of salivary tissue by radiation therapy may result in
hyposalivation
the parotid salivary gland becomes enlarged and tender when a patient has
mumps
what nerve is traumatized when an inferior alveolar block is INCORRECTLY administered piercing the parotid salivary gland and causing paralysis?
facial nerve
the salivary glands produce saliva, which is part of the immune system as well as the
digestive system
what nerve travels through the parotid salivary gland?
facial nerve
with dry eye syndrome, the lacrimal glands produce less lacrimal fluid, which MAINLY occurs with aging or
certain medications
what is the watery fluid that lubricates the conjunctiva lining the inside of the eyelids and the front of the eyeball?
lacrimal fluid
what gland cannot be palpated during an extraoral examination by a dental professional
parathyroid gland
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