Biology Digestion/Nutrition MDCAT 2017
PMDC Verified Question 35 of 48
Type of salivary glands found in human oral cavity:
A
3
B
6
C
4
D
2
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option A: 3
Concept:

Saliva is produced by specialized exocrine glands located in and around the oral cavity.

Formula:

N/A

Solution:

  • Humans possess exactly 3 major pairs of salivary glands.
  • They are: 1) Parotid glands (in front of the ears), 2) Submandibular / Sub-maxillary glands (under the jaw), and 3) Sublingual glands (under the tongue).


Why other options are incorrect:

The numbers 2, 4, and 6 do not represent the correct count of distinct major salivary gland types in human anatomy.

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