Submandibular gland

The facial nerve innervates the lacrimal gland by way of the greater petrosal nerve, which are parasympathetic nerve fibers (Curry,2017). Motor nerve fibers innervate the stapedius muscle within the middle ear (Curry,2017). Sensory nerve fibers then innervate the tongue for taste via the chorda tympani (Curry,2017) The chorda tympani also innervates the salivary glands in the sublingual and submandibular areas (Curry). Then, the facial nerve exits the cranium through the…

1. A salivary gland is stimulated by its parasympathetic nerve. a) Describe the organization of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a part of the peripheral nervous system that largely acts involuntarily. It consists of nerves in cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, exocrine and endocrine glands. The main visceral activities are temperature regulation, digestion, blood pressure and genitourinary function. The second main division of the…

lamina propria and a thin layer of smooth muscle layer of smooth muscle called the muscularis mucosa. The mucosa contains a collection of lymphoid nodules called mucosal associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) , mucus - secreting goblet cells, and other glands that secrete products such as hydro hydrochloric acid and enzymes. The mucosa is generally covered with a layer of mucus that helps protect the underlying epithelium from the effects of the acid and digestive…

is responsible for the formation of the intrauterine gestational sac.4 Progesterone, which is formed at an elevated level throughout pregnancy by the placenta, suppresses ovulation during pregnancy as well as stimulates the growth of milk-forming glands in the breast.5 In Mrs. Mills’ case, her levels of progesterone exceeded those of a non-pregnant woman. Therefore, the elevated levels of progesterone suggested that the patient was in fact pregnant. Estradiol, another common female reproductive…

the oral cavity and salivary glands. The function of the oral cavity is the ingestion of liquids, solids and the chewing of solids to break them down ready for the stomach. Salivary glands in the oral cavity secrets saliva in order to aid smoother digestion down the oesophagus and amylase starts breaking down any starch. As authors Marieb and Hoehn(2015) states the submandibular and Minor salivary glands secrete saliva, serous fluid and Mucus, but the Von Ebner’s Gland secrete a fluid which…

Aria's cranial Nerve Case Study Professor: Sandra Clabough Pragya Devkota Khanal 11/17/2017 Introduction: This study examined Aria, a 30-year-old woman who was recently brought in the emergency room after a bicycle accident. Apart from her external physical injuries, it is assumed that she may have internal head injuries due to the visible fracture of her temporal bone. In addition, the following symptoms were observed: a. Dizziness and difficulty in balancing her body. b. Unable to…

urinary bladder Urinaray Bladder Lies between the two umbilical arteries Light pink Flattened, saclike and squishy Saclike organ in which urine is stored before being excreted Adrenal Gland Found on top of each kidney Pinkish, but a bit lighter than the kidney Squishy and muscular One of a pair of endocrine glands (produces adrenaline) located atop each kidney, composed of an outer cortex and a central medulla Circulatory System Structure Location Colour Texture Function Image Aorta Blood…

average, the incubation period for mumps is 16 to 18 days but ranges from 12 to 25 days.3 A classic feature of mumps is pain and swelling of the parotid salivary glands. Parotitis, or inflammation of the parotid glands, is usually bilateral but can be unilateral, especially early in disease progression.4 When fully inflamed, the swollen parotid gland may obstruct palpation of the jawbone in front of the ear. Swelling most commonly appears on day two of infection and lasts five to seven days.…

ENDOCRINAL GLANDS Patients with anorexia nervosa have a number of abnormalities in endocrine function. Secretion rates of cortisol are generally elevated,and metabolic clearance rates are decreased, with the result that the half-life of cortisol may be prolonged in malnourished individuals. The clinical significance of this elevated cortisol level is unknown, but it may be involved with loss of bone density in anorexia nervosa(Lo Sauro et al., 2008). Alterations in growth hormone are also…

symptoms of Bell's Palsy are quite evident in an individual. A person who has contracted this disease will not control his/her face. In most cases, the mouth will move to the opposite side. Body parts involved in Bell's Palsy are ears, eyes, and salivary glands. The production of tears will change, and since one is not able to blink, then the affected eye will become dry and itchy (Gagyor et al., 2017). Neither the forehead nor nostrils move. Similarly, the eyelids are often open while the mouth…