The salivary gland which is located below the tongue and smallest in size is

Sub-maxillary gland

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Sub-mandibular gland

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Sub-lingual gland

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Parotid gland

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The correct option is C Sub-lingual gland
In human beings, there are 3 pairs of salivary glands - parotid glands, sub-mandibular or sub-maxillary glands and sub-lingual glands. The sub-lingual glands are located below the tongue and are smallest in size.

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