Parotid gland (~60x). Note the uniform staining of the acinar ducts as well as the large ducts. Cytoplasm is uniformly pink. This gland produces amylase secretions,
Submandibular gland has paler acinar cells due to the presence of some glycoprotein (mucous). It produces amylase as well.
Sublingual gland has very pale acinar cells due to heavy mucous secretions. Large ducts are also present. 40x