Glandular Tissue Crossword

structure that secretes a chemical necessary for body functioning
produces saliva to help with digestion and breakdown of food
these are located in the lacrimal fossa formed from the frontal bone
these have no ducts and secretion goes into the vascular system
glands with ducts
lacrimal fluid drains into this structure
palpable endocrine gland
this gland shrinks as you get into adulthood; T-cell lymphocytes mature in this gland
thyroid gland becomes enlarged during a disease process
Consist of four small endocrine glands adjacent to the thyroid gland; regulate calcium and phosporus
blockage of a major salivary gland on the floor of mouth due to a salivary stone
fluid filled; minor salivary trauma usually seen on lower lip
another name for salivary stone
smaller than major salivary glands and more numerous 600-1000; 10% of total salivary volume
minor salivary gland; associated with circumvallate lingual papillae on posterior dorsal of tongue
another name for sublingual duct
smallest of the major salivary glands; 10% of total salivary volume; mucous and serous secretions
largest major salivary gland; main contributor of salivary fluid; 60%-65%;