Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The periodontal membrane surrounds the crown and root of each tooth.
2. Mumps are an infection of the submandibular salivary gland.
3. The ducts from the submandibular salivary gland empty into the mouth on either side of the frenulum.
4. The parotid salivary glands are the largest of the three pairs of salivary glands.
5. When food is in the mouth, the presence of saliva could increase the amount of maltase in the mouth.


1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE

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