SUBMANDIBULAR GLAND

What is the location of the submandibular gland?

• A. Above the hyoid bone
• B. Below the hyoid bone
• C. In front of the hyoid bone
• D. Behind the hyoid bone

What is the primary function of the submandibular gland?

• A. Saliva production
• B. Digestion of carbohydrates
• C. Production of digestive enzymes
• D. Absorption of nutrients

Which nerve is responsible for the parasympathetic innervation of the submandibular gland?

• A. Facial nerve
• B. Vagus nerve
• C. Glossopharyngeal nerve
• D. Hypoglossal nerve

Which duct carries the secretions from the submandibular gland into the mouth?

• A. Stensen's duct
• B. Wharton's duct
• C. Bartholin's duct
• D. Brunner's duct

What is the size of the submandibular gland in comparison to the parotid gland?

• A. Smaller
• B. Larger
• C. Approximately the same size
• D. Cannot be compared

What is the blood supply to the submandibular gland?

• A. Facial artery
• B. Lingual artery
• C. Maxillary artery
• D. Superficial temporal artery

Which gland is located superior to the submandibular gland?

• A. Parotid gland
• B. Sublingual gland
• C. Thyroid gland
• D. Thymus gland

Which enzyme is present in the secretions of the submandibular gland?

• A. Pepsin
• B. Lipase
• C. Amylase
• D. Trypsin

Which muscle is located anterior to the submandibular gland?

• A. Masseter muscle
• B.Sternocleidomastoid muscle
• C. Stylohyoid muscle
• D. Mylohyoid muscle