Question 1

what are submandibular glands?

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Salivary glands: They are the salivary glands that are located on the underside of the jaw (mandible), one of the 3 major salivary gland pairs.
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Question 2

what are sweat glands?

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Water secreting: Mammal have glands in the skin that excrete water to regulate body temperature. You may consult this site for more information on this topic. 
https://www.britannica.com/science/sweat-gland

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Question 3

what are sublingual glands?

Accepted Answer

Salivary glands: There are three sets of salivary (spit/saliva) glands. The parotid (in front of both ears), the submandibular (just under the mandible on both sides) and the sublingual (under both sides of he tongue).

Question 4

what are bulbourethral gland diseases?

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Prostate problem: The bulbourethral galnds are infront of the prostate and add fluid to the semen when you ejaculate.  The glands can get infected and typically cause symptoms like a prostate infiction.

Question 5

hi docs, what are the glands just under my jawbone, sometimes i can feel them?

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Lymph nodes: You have lymph nodes and salivary glands under the jaw bone.

Question 6

what are the glands and hormones out of balance in cushing syndrome?

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Adrenals: Cushing syndrome is an excess of cortisol (a steroid) produced predominantly by the adrenal (suprarenal) glands.

Question 7

what are salivary gland disorders?

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Salivary disorders: You have 6 major and hundreds of minor salivary glands. They make saliva (spit), which is important for oral hygiene and digestion.  Your 6 main glands are the paired parotid (in cheeks), submandibular (under the jaw) and lingual (in the floor of the mouth).  A "disorder" would encompass many problems like infection, blockage (salivary stones), inflammation, tumors, etc.

Question 8

i was wondering what are sublingual glands/salivary glands?

Accepted Answer

Make spit: These are the smallest of the major salivary glands and are located under the tongue.  They  are almond-sized in most people and make watery saliva when you eat.

Question 9

i was wondering what are sublingual glands/salivary glands is it cause by my impacted wisdom teeth?

Accepted Answer

Normal Glands: The sublingual glands are normal anatomical structures that are one of the major salivary glands along with the parotid and submandibular glands responsible for producing saliva in the mouth.  Impacted wisdom teeth are not responsible or contribute to the development of the glands.

Question 10

what are the endocrine glands for?

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Great question!: Endocrine glands (thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, among many others) produce hormones.  A hormone is a molecule which is released into the blood to travel to other cells.  When the hormone meets a receptor molecule in these other cells, the hormone can change the activity of that cell.  For example, Insulin is a hormone which promotes the uptake of glucose in other cells in the body.

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