Main function of salivary duct is_______________?
Correct answer: D. To convey the saliva secreted by the terminal secretory units to oral cavity
- A. None of the above
- B. Antibacterial action by secreting lysoenzymes and lactoferrin
- C. Synthesis of secretory glycoproteins by Kallidrein an enzyme in striated duct cells
- D. To convey the saliva secreted by the terminal secretory units to oral cavity
Explanation
The basic role of a salivary duct is to carry saliva from the terminal secretory units toward the oral cavity, while duct cells also modify its electrolyte composition. Lysozyme and lactoferrin are mainly antimicrobial secretory products, not the main duct function.
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