The parotid, sub maxillary and sub lingual glands are located in the:
The parotid, sub maxillary and sub lingual glands are located in the: Correct Answer Buccal cavity
Explanation:
- Saliva is an exocrine secretion of the salivary glands.
- There are 4 pairs of salivary glands in mammals:
- Infra-orbital glands: Situated below the eye orbit. Ducts of these glands open into the upper-jaw near the 2nd molar teeth.
- Parotid-glands: These are the largest salivary glands. Situated below the auditory-capsule (ear). Their ducts called Parotid duct/Stenson's duct that open in the buccal-vestibule.
- Submaxillary glands: Situated at the junction of the upper and the lower jaw. Their duct called Wharton's duct open in the lower jaw just behind the incisor teeth.
- Sublingual glands: These are the smallest salivary glands situated in the lower jaw. Their ducts called Ducts of Rivinus open in the buccopharyngeal cavity on the ventral side of the tongue.
- The parotid, sub maxillary and sub lingual glands together are located in the buccal cavity.
Additional Information
- The stomach is a bag like muscular structure situated in the left side of the abdominal cavity. It is the widest part of the alimentary canal.
The stomach appears J shaped in empty condition - Lungs are the spongy air-filled organs present in the thoracic region used for breathing pulmonary action.
- The intestine is a long tube-like structure arising from the stomach and ends at the anus. Its major function is the absorption of water and minerals.
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