Question

Name the three pairs of salivary glands in humans.

Answer 1

Salivary glands:

In all mammals, the salivary glands function as exocrine gland, which produces saliva through a system of ducts.

There are three major pairs of salivary glands:

1. The parotid- they are largest and present in pairs, are located at the side of the face, below and in front of each ear.
2. The submandibular- The submandibular glands, which are rounded in shape, are present below the jaw.
3. The sublingual glands- The sublingual glands lie directly under the mucous membrane covering the floor of the mouth beneath the tongue.