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Of the total amount of saliva secreted by all the salivary glands, about 60% is secreted by the_____________?

Correct answer: C. Submandibular glands

  • A. Parotid glands
  • B. Sublingual glands
  • C. Submandibular glands
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

The submandibular glands provide approximately 60 to 70% of unstimulated or resting saliva, whereas the parotids contribute more during strong stimulation. This makes the submandibular glands the best answer.

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