PATHOLOGY MCQ
PANCREAS
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Question
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These are salivary glands located just anterior to the ears.
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Parotid ducts
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Parotid glands
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Submandibular glands
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Sublingual glands
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Your parotid glands are major salivary glands. You have two of them, and they’re located just in front of and below each ear. Like your other major salivary glands (submandibular and sublingual), your parotid glands produce saliva (spit) to keep your mouth lubricated, and to aid in chewing and digestion.
Detailed explanation-2: -Anatomical Location The parotid gland (PG) is the largest of the three major salivary glands. It is located between the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the masseter, extending from the mastoid tip to just below the angle of the mandible.
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