National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) Dental Hygienist Practice Test

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Which of the following is not a major salivary gland?

Submandibular
Sublingual
Parotid
Wharton

The correct answer is: Wharton

The identification of Wharton as not a major salivary gland is accurate because Wharton’s duct is the excretory duct of the submandibular gland, not a gland in itself. The major salivary glands include the submandibular, sublingual, and parotid glands, each of which is a distinct anatomical structure responsible for the production and secretion of saliva. Understanding the roles and locations of these major glands is crucial for recognizing their importance in the oral cavity and overall digestive health. In contrast, Wharton's duct specifically refers to the pathway through which saliva passes from the submandibular gland to the mouth, highlighting its function rather than its role as a gland. This distinction is important in studying the anatomy and physiology relevant to dental hygiene and the associated clinical practices.