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Von Ebner's glands are named after Anton Gilbert Victor von Ebner, Ritter von Rosenstein, who was an Austrian histologist.
A type of serous gland that is found in circumvallate papillae of the tongue. These glands secrete lingual lipase, beginning the process of lipid hydrolysis in the mouth. Lingual lipase is active in the stomach as well.
Von Ebner's glands drain their secretions into the groove surrounding the Circumvallate Papillae. This provides a constant flow of fluid over the taste buds; this is important for removing food and other particles from the area, so that the taste buds can come into contact with something new.
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