HEAD NECK
ORAL CAVITY AND TONGUE
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true
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The three pairs of major salivary glands (i.e., parotid, submandibular and sublingual glands) are responsible for the production and secretion of saliva in the oral cavity, whose moisturizing effect preserves oral hygiene and allows taste, speech and mastication [1].
Detailed explanation-2: -There are three pairs of large salivary glands. Parotid glands are found in front of and just below each ear. Submandibular glands are below the jaw. Sublingual glands are under the tongue.
Detailed explanation-3: -Around 800 to 1, 000 minor salivary glands are located throughout the oral cavity within the submucosa of the oral mucosa in the tissue of the buccal, labial, and lingual mucosa, the soft palate, the lateral parts of the hard palate, and the floor of the mouth or between muscle fibers of the tongue.