The number of salivary glands in man is

Two pairs

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Three pairs

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Four pairs

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Five pairs

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Solution

The correct option is C Three pairs
Salivary gland is an exocrine gland in the mouth which secretes saliva to lubricate mouth and helps in digestion and swallowing of food. The humans have 3 pairs of salivary glands; the parotid, submaxillary and sublingual. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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