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Serous glands located on the tongue are

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Paratoid gland
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Sublingual gland
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Von Ebner's gland
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All of the above
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The correct option is C Von Ebner's gland
Von Ebner's glands, also called Ebner's glands or gustatory glands, are exocrine glands found in the mouth. They are serous salivary glands, which are found just anterior to the posterior third of the tongue, anterior to the terminal sulcus.

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