Question

A salivary gland is________________

• A. Brunners gland
• B. Sublingual gland
• C. Lacrimal gland
• D. Adrenal gland

Answer 1

The correct option is B Sublingual gland

• The sublingual gland is one of the three salivary glands present. They are located beneath the mucous membrane of the floor of the mouth. The other salivary glands are the parotid and the submandibular glands.
• Brunner's glands are present in the duodenum of the small intestine and helps in the release of mucous and proteolytic enzymes. Lacrimal glands are exocrine glands that supply tears to the corner of the eye.
• Adrenal glands are endocrine glands present above the kidneys that are involved in the production of a large number of different hormones. So, the correct answer is 'sublingual gland'.