The 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
The submandibular glands (previously known as submaxillary glands) are a pair of major salivary glands located beneath the lower jaws, superior to the digastric muscles. The secretion produced is a mixture of both serous fluid and mucus, and enters the oral cavity via the submandibular duct or Wharton duct.
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