Which of the following is not a salivary gland?

Parotid

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Sublingual

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Mandibular

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Pituitary gland

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Solution

The correct option is D Pituitary gland
Three pairs of salivary glands are present in the buccal cavity, namely, the parotid, the sublingual and the mandibular.
Pituitary gland is a part of the brain and is also known as the master gland as it controls all the activities of the body by releasing various hormones.
So, the correct answer is 'Pituitary gland'

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