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Which salivary gland is the largest?
Which salivary gland is the largest?
- Parotid (correct)
- Submandibular
- Sublingual
- None of the above
Where is the submandibular gland located?
Where is the submandibular gland located?
- Under the tongue
- At the outer surface of the mandible, in front of the ear
- In the vestibule of the mouth
- Deep to the mandible (correct)
The parotid duct opens opposite which tooth?
The parotid duct opens opposite which tooth?
- 1st upper molar
- 2nd upper molar (correct)
- 3rd upper molar
- 1st lower molar
In which area does the submandibular duct open?
In which area does the submandibular duct open?
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Which salivary gland is located at the outer surface of the mandible?
Which salivary gland is located at the outer surface of the mandible?
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Study Notes
Salivary Glands
- The largest salivary gland is the parotid gland, located on the outer surface of the mandible, in front of the ear.
- The parotid gland's duct opens in the vestibule of the mouth, opposite the 2nd upper molar tooth.
Submandibular Gland
- Located deep to the mandible.
- Its duct opens in the floor of the mouth, on either side of the frenulum of the tongue.
Sublingual Gland
- No specific location mentioned.
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This quiz covers the location and characteristics of the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual salivary glands in the human body. Learn about the anatomy of these glands and their functions.
