Multiple choice

Parotid gland is a _____.

  1. gastric gland

  2. salivary glands

  3. mucous glands

  4. sebaceous glands
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B Correct answer
Explanation

These glands are located in and around the mouth and throat. The major salivary glands are called the parotid, submandibular and sublingual glands. They all secrete saliva into the mouth: the parotid through ducts near the upper teeth, submandibular into the front portion under the tongue, and the sublingual through multiple ducts, in the floor of the mouth.

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