MICROANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

PANCREAS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
These are salivary glands located inferior to the tongue.
A
Parotid ducts
B
Parotid glands
C
Submandibular glands
D
Sublingual glands
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The sublingual gland is the smallest of the three major salivary glands [1], which also include the parotid and submandibular glands . The sublingual gland lies between the muscles of the floor of the oral cavity, which include the geniohyoid muscle, hyoglossus muscle medially, and the mylohyoid muscle inferiorly.

Detailed explanation-2: -You have three pairs of major salivary glands under and behind your jaw-parotid, sublingual and submandibular. Many other tiny salivary glands are in your lips, inside your cheeks, and throughout your mouth and throat.

Detailed explanation-3: -The parotid glands are a pair of mainly serous salivary glands located below and in front of each ear canal, draining their secretions into the vestibule of the mouth through the parotid duct.

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