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Consider the following structures/parts.
I. Parotid gland
II. Sublingual gland
III. Submandibular gland
Choose the option correctly depicting the location of the given structures
Option: 1
| I | II | III |
|
Under the front part of the tongue |
in front of the ear |
at the angle of lower jaw |
Option: 2
| I | II | III |
|
at the angle of lower jaw |
in front of the ear |
under the front part of the tongue |
Option: 3
| I | II | III |
|
in front of the ear |
under the front part of the tongue |
at the angle of lower jaw |
Option: 4
| I | II | III |
|
in front of the ear |
at the angle of lower jaw |
under the front part of the tongue |
Answers (1)
Parotid Gland:
It is the largest salivary gland.
- It lies on the sides of the face, just in front of the ear.
Sublingual Gland:
- It is present under the front part of the tongue.
- The sublingual duct is known as duct of Rivinus.
- It is the smallest salivary gland.
Submandibular Gland:
- It lies at the angle of the lower jaw.
- It secretes saliva into the mouth through the submandibular duct or Wharton’s duct.
So,
- Parotid gland - in front of the ear
- Sublingual gland - under the front part of the tongue
- Submandibular gland - at the angle of lower jaw
Hence, the correct answer is option c.
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