COMPARATIVE MORPHOLOGICAL AND MORPHOMETRIC INDICATORS OF MAJOR SALIVARY GLANDS UNDER CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO GAS

Аннотация

This scientific study investigates morphological and morphometric changes in the major salivary glands of laboratory animals under chronic exposure to NO₂ and SO₂ gases. The histological structure of the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual salivary glands was analyzed using microscopic and morphometric methods. The results revealed cellular and tissue-level degeneration, inflammation, atrophic changes, and a decrease in secretory activity. These changes reflect the adverse effects of the gas mixture and emphasize the need for preventive measures to ensure environmental safety.