Which Two Types of Secretory Cells Make Up the Salivary

Question

Which two types of secretory cells make up the salivary glands?
A) goblet cells and squamous epithelial cells
B) cuboidal epithelial cells and ciliated columnar cells
C) parietal cells and glial cells
D) serous cells and mucous cells

Accepted Answer

Salivary glands are composed of serous cells and mucous cells. Serous cells produce a watery secretion containing enzymes and mucous cells produce mucus that lubricates and protects the mouth and throat.