Get Answers to all your Questions

header-bg qa

Choose the incorrect statement

Option: 1

Sublingual gland is the smallest salivary gland


Option: 2

Sublingual gland is predominantly a serous gland


Option: 3

Submandibular gland is walnut shaped


Option: 4

Parotid gland is predominantly a serous gland, secreting watery fluid with the enzyme ptyalin


Answers (1)

best_answer


The sublingual gland is predominantly a serous gland. The sublingual gland is actually predominantly a mucous gland, not a serous gland. It produces thick and viscous saliva that helps in lubricating the oral cavity and facilitating swallowing. Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Posted by

Ajit Kumar Dubey

View full answer

NEET 2024 Most scoring concepts

    Just Study 32% of the NEET syllabus and Score up to 100% marks