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The parotid gland is the largest of the salivary glands. It is found wrapped around the mandibular ramus, and it secretes saliva through Stensen's duct into the oral cavity, to facilitate mastication and swallowing.
Parotid inflammation (or parotitis) occurs in 60-70% of infections and 95% of patients with symptoms. Parotitis causes swelling and local pain, particularly when chewing. It can occur on one side (unilateral) or both sides (bilateral).
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What organ is the digstive system is called mumps if is imflamated?
The salivary glands in the digestive system can become inflamed in a condition called mumps. Mumps is caused by a viral infection and is characterized by swelling and pain in the affected glands, typically the parotid glands located near the ears. It can cause fever, headache, and difficulty chewing or swallowing.
When a person has mumps which salivary glands are affected?
When a person has mumps, typically the parotid glands are affected. These are the largest salivary glands and are located near the ears, causing swelling in that area.
Is mumps a viral infection of the salivary gland?
No. It's caused by a viral infection in the salivary glands.
An inflammation of what structure is called mumps?
Mumps is, among other symptoms, inflammation of the parotid glands. These salivary glands are found on either cheek.
What childhood disease causes the salivary glands in the jaw to swell dramatically?
Mumps is a childhood disease that causes the salivary glands in the jaw to swell dramatically. It is a viral infection that can also cause symptoms such as fever, headache, and muscle aches. Vaccination has greatly reduced the incidence of mumps in recent years.
What are some facts about the mumps?
Mumps may cause testicular swelling and rash in addition to swelling of the salivary glands.
What is the scientific name for the mumps?
Epidemic parotitis because it affects the parotid glands and is contagious and caused epidemics in history.The scientific name for mumps is Epidemic parotitis. The virus can cause pain, fever and swelling in the salivary glands.
What childhood disease is an acute infection of one pair of salivary glands?
Mumps.
In which common childhood disease do the biggest salivary glands become enlarged?
That would be mumps.
What infection is characterized by the swelling of the salivary glands located just in front of the ears?
mumps
What gland is infected when one has the mumps?
The parotid gland is infected when one has the mumps. The virus leads to inflammation and swelling of the parotid glands, causing characteristic jaw and face swelling.
What is the location of mumps?
The mumps infect the parotid salivary glands. These are located right below the ear. People with the infection are said to look like chipmunks.
