Largest salivary gland is

Sublingual

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Submandibular

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Parotid

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The correct option is B Parotid
The parotid glands are a pair of major salivary glands are located between the ear and ascending branch of the lower jaw. They secrete saliva to facilitate mastication and swallowing and to begin the digestion of starches. It is the serous type of gland, which secretes the ptyalin.

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