THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

RECTUM AND ANUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a NOT a salivary gland?
A
parotid
B
sublingual
C
subpharyngeal
D
submandibular
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lacrimal gland is present in the eye and secretes tears. It is not a salivary gland.

Detailed explanation-2: -The parotid glands are the largest salivary glands. They are located just in front of the ears. The saliva produced in these glands is secreted into the mouth from a duct near your upper second molar. Each parotid gland has two parts, or lobes: the superficial lobe and the deep lobe.

Detailed explanation-3: -The submandibular gland is the second largest of the three main salivary glands, which also include the parotid and sublingual glands. The submandibular glands are paired major salivary glands that lie in the submandibular triangle.

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