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Section of a Submandibular Gland
Do the secretory acini of the submandibular gland appear to be serous, mucous or seromucous (mucous acini with serous demilunes)? Actually, all three of these types are present: serous acini (A), mucous acini (B) fat cells (C), intralobular duct (D) and a serous demilune (E). During "resting" conditions, the submandibular gland secretes about 69% of the saliva produced.
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A - serous acini |
D - intralobular duct |
