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Standard XII
Biology
Salivary Gland and Saliva
Question

The largest salivary gland present in human is
  1. Gastric gland
  2. Parotid gland
  3. Submandibular gland
  4. Sublingual gland

A
Sublingual gland
B
Parotid gland
C
Gastric gland
D
Submandibular gland
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In human, there are three salivary glands:
  • The two parotid gland is near the ear. The largest salivary glands.
  • The sublingual gland is under the Tongue.
  • The submandibular gland is in the shape of a "U". It is under the chin bone.
So, the correct answer is Parotid gland.

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