title: Morphological, micromorphological and histochemical studies on the parotid salivary glands of the one-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius).
abstract: The morphology, blood and nerve supply of the parotid salivary glands of the one-humped camel were studied in detail. The intraglandular portion of the duct system was also examined. The histological and histochemical studies showed that the parotid salivary glands of the camel are of the tubuloacinar type and are serumocoid in nature. The secretory acini and tubules show themselves in 3 different forms according to the different phases of their secretory cycle. The duct system of the gland contains goblet cells between its lining epithelium. The intercalated ducts show ampullation followed by narrowing that help in mixing the secretion. Intraepithelial glands are found in the terminal part of the parotid duct.
mesh_terms: D000135:Acid Phosphatase / Q000032:analysis; D000469:Alkaline Phosphatase / Q000032:analysis; D000818:Animals; D001699:Biometry; D002162:Camelus / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D009088:Mucoproteins / Q000032:analysis; D009929:Organ Size; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000032:analysis / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply
chemical_list: D009088:Mucoproteins; D000469:Alkaline Phosphatase; D000135:Acid Phosphatase