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Mumps is infection of salivary glands

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Submandibular
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Submaxillary
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Sublingual
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Parotid
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Solution

The correct option is D Parotid
Mumps is a viral infection which causes inflammation and tenderness of parotid gland, close to the jaw. Symptoms are pain in chewing or swallowing,loss of appetite.
So, the correct answer is, 'Parotid'.

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