How many pairs of salivary glands are there in humans
A
1
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B
2
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C
3
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D
4
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Solution
The correct option is C 3
C. 3
Solution: Salivary glands are exocrine glands which produce saliva. There are three types of salivary glands which are present in pairs-- parotid glands (1 pair), submandibular glands (1 pair) and sublingual glands (1 pair).