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Salivary glands are absent


A

In lower jaw

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Below the tongue

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In cheeks

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D

In upper jaw

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Solution

The correct option is D

In upper jaw


Salivary glands are absent in upper jaw. Humans have three pairs of salivary glands:

1. Parotid gland - Lie near the ears

2. Sublingual gland - Located beneath the tongue

3. Submaxillary or submandibular gland - Located at the angles of lower jaw


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