Multiple choice

Which is the largest salivary gland that is located in each cheek between the ear and the lower jaw?

  1. Submaxillary glands

  2. Sublingual glands

  3. Endocrine glands

  4. Exocrine glands

  5. Parotid glands

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Explanation

The parotid gland is a salivary gland in humans. It is one of a pair and the largest of the salivary glands. It is wrapped around the mandibular ramus and secretes saliva into the oral cavity to facilitate mastication and swallowing, and to begin the digestion of starches.