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The submandibular glands are a type of salivary glands which are located

Option: 1

Beneath the tongue

 


Option: 2

Beneath the ears

 


Option: 3

Beneath eye orbits

 


Option: 4

At the jaw angles

 


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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.
  • It is shaped like a walnut.
  • It is predominantly serous gland.
  • It secretes 70% saliva
     

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The submandibular gland lies at the angle of lower jaw. Hence, the correct answer is option d.

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