Saliva is secreted by____________?

Correct answer: C. Major & minor salivary glands

  • A. Major salivary glands
  • B. Minor salivary glands
  • C. Major & minor salivary glands
  • D. Parotid gland

Explanation

Saliva is produced by both major glands, such as the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands, and numerous minor salivary glands. Therefore, naming only the major or parotid gland is incomplete.

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