Question

Find the location(s) of the salivary glands from the options given below.

• A. Above the tongue
• B. Below the tongue
• C. In front of the ears
• D. Back of the ears

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B Below the tongue
C In front of the ears

Location of salivary gland in our body is in front of the ears, near the pharynx and below the tongue. This salivary gland produces saliva which is mixed with food during the process of chewing. Saliva helps to moisten the food and making the food into a ball-like form which eases digestion.