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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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