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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The THREE major pairs of salivary glands identified in the slides are:
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A Parotid, sublingual, and submandibular
Correct Answer
B Buccal, lingual, and labial
C Parotid, lingual, and mandibular
D Sublingual, parotid, and tonsillary
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The three major pairs of salivary glands are the parotid (largest, near the ears), submandibular (under the jaw), and sublingual (under the tongue). They produce saliva containing enzymes and antimicrobial factors.

Hint

These glands are located near the ears, under the jaw, and under the tongue.

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