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Salivary Glands Disease DictionaryA-E | F-J | K-O | P-S | T-Zglossopharyngeal nerve: This nerve receives sensory fibers from parts of the tongue, tonsils and pharynx.
glycoproteins: These are produced by the mucous cells of the glands and are used for moistening and lubricating functions of saliva.
hilium: A depression of the salivary glands where blood vessels and nerves enter the glands.
intercalated ducts: Part of the salivary glands, these ducts have the thinnest epithelium of any part of the duct system.
interlobular ducts: Part of the salivary glands, these ducts are situated between the lobes of the glands.
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