Submandibular Glands

Summary Information: Submandibular Glands

Submandibular Glands: The submandibular glands are one of a variety of salivary glands and exocrine glands. A pair of submandibular glands produces the majority of saliva needed for chewing and digestion. There is one submandibular gland located on each side of the back of the oral cavity, deep under the bottom of the mouth near the back of the mandible. The submandibular glands secrete saliva and the digestive enzyme amylase through the Wharton's ducts into the mouth in the area under the tongue.

Conditions that afflict the submandibular glands include mumps, tumors, infections, salivary duct calculus and salivary gland neoplasm.

Closely Related Organs: Submandibular Glands

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Submandibular Glands:

• Saliva
• Amylase
• Salivary glands
• Mouth
• Mandible
• Chewing
• Digestion
• Exocrine glands
• Wharton's ducts
• Digestive system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Submandibular Glands

The following conditions are related to the organ: Submandibular Glands:

• Mumps
• Salivary duct calculus
• Salivary gland neoplasm
• Tumor
• Infections

Other Names: Submandibular Glands

The following are other names for the organ: Submandibular Glands:

• Submandibular gland

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Submandibular Glands

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Submandibular Glands:

• Mouth pain
• Mouth swelling
• Pain with chewing
• Fever
• Malaise
• Dry mouth
• Drooling

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Submandibular Glands: Related Topics

• Submandibular
• Glands

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