Gastrointestinal physiology intermediate
Match each major salivary gland with its associated duct.
Answer
Parotid - Stensen duct, Submaxillary - Wharton ducts, Sublingual - Ducts of Rivinus
Explanation
The correct pairings are **parotid–Stensen**, **submaxillary–Wharton**, and **sublingual–Rivinus**. Each duct name identifies the route associated with a particular major salivary gland in the lecture. The question tests recall of anatomical associations rather than secretion composition. Pairing the duct with the correct gland is also useful when interpreting descriptions of saliva entering the oral cavity. **Key takeaway:** Associate each major salivary gland with its named duct.\n\n**Glossary:**\n- **Stensen duct**: Duct associated with the parotid gland.\n- **Wharton ducts**: Ducts associated with the submaxillary gland.\n- **Ducts of Rivinus**: Multiple ducts associated with the sublingual gland.
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