Anatomy Chapter 7 questions with correct answers

Anatomy Chapter 7 questions with correct answers

1.list the glands located in the head and neck area.: lacrimal, salivary, thyroid,
parathyroid, and thymus glands
2.why is the location of the glands in the head and neck area important to a dental
professional?: for determining if teh glands are involved in a diesease
process and if so, the extent of involvement
3.what is the function of a gland?: to produce a chemical secretion necessary for
normal body function
4.what general type of gland has a duct(s) associated with it?: exocrine gland
5.what general type of gland is a ductless gland?: endocrine gland
6.if the gland is ductless, how is the secretion distributed?: it is secreted
directly into the vascular system
7.what is the function of the duct system?: it allows secretion to be emptied
directly into teh location where secretion is to be used.
8.what type of innervation helps regulate the flow of secretion?: motor nerves
associated with both endocrine and exocrine glands
9.what is the watery fluid that lubricates teh conjunctiva lining, the inside of teh
eyelids, and the front of the eyeball?: lacrimal fluid (tears)
10.what duct drains the lacrimal fluid?: lacrimal puncta
11.what type of gland are the salivary glands?: parotid
12.This study source was downloaded by 100000864828840 from CourseHero.com on 09-03-2026 06:37:47 GMT -05:00 why does crying lead to a runny nose?: any lacrimal fluid that passes over