Salivary glands are absent

In lower jaw

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Below the tongue

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In cheeks

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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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Salivary glands are absent

Question 2

Which of the following joints is immovable?
(a) Shoulder and arm
(b) Knee and joint
(c) Upper jaw and skull
(d) Lower jaw and upper jaw

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