Pair of salivary glands located behind the jaws is called:
Correct answer: B. Submaxillary glands
- A. Sublingual gland
- B. Submaxillary glands
- C. Parotid glands
- D. Adrenal glands
Explanation
There are 3 salivary glands located in the buccal cavity. Sublingual glands, submaxillary and parotid glands. The sublingual gland is one of the three major salivary glands in the human body. It is located under the tongue, in front of the submaxillary gland. The sublingual gland is the smallest of the three major salivary glands, but it is still responsible for producing about 15% of the total volume of saliva produced by the salivary glands. The pair of salivary glands located behind the jaws is called the submaxillary glands. They are the largest of the three pairs of major salivary glands, and they produce about 70% of the total volume of saliva produced by the salivary glands. The parotid glands are the largest of the three major salivary glands in the human body. They are located in front of and below the ears, and they produce about 30% of the total volume of saliva produced by the salivary glands. Adrenal gland is not a salivary gland and is located on the top of the kidneys. The figure below shows the placement of the salivary glands.
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