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Which one of the following is the largest salivary gland?
Which one of the following is the largest salivary gland?
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The correct option is C Parotid
In human there are three pairs of salivary glands situated just outside the buccal cavity. Based on their location, they are known as - parotid, sub-mandibular/sub-maxillary and sub lingual glands.
Parotid is the largest salivary gland located near the ear.
Sub-maxillary or sub-mandibular is located at the angles of lower jaw and is the second largest salivary gland.
Sublingual is the smallest salivary gland located below the tongue.
Liver is the largest gland of the body.
In human there are three pairs of salivary glands situated just outside the buccal cavity. Based on their location, they are known as - parotid, sub-mandibular/sub-maxillary and sub lingual glands.
Parotid is the largest salivary gland located near the ear.
Sub-maxillary or sub-mandibular is located at the angles of lower jaw and is the second largest salivary gland.
Sublingual is the smallest salivary gland located below the tongue.
Liver is the largest gland of the body.
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