Question

Which is the largest salivary gland in man ? (a) Parotid (b) Sub mandibular (c) Sublingual (d) Non of them

Answer 1

"(a) Parotid.

Reason:

There are three pair of salivary gland present in the human body.

They are Parotid gland, Sublingual glands, and sub maxillary glands.

These glands secretes saliva which are composed of salivary amylase and other inorganic substances.

Among the three pair, Parotid is the largest salivary gland.

It is present on each side of the face in front of the eras.

It opens on the inside of the cheek."

Answer 2

The 'Parotid glands' are the 'largest salivary glands' in man.  

Option (a)  

Explanation:  

• Saliva is a 'critical part' needed for the complete functioning of the body as it makes it possible to swallow, to digest and to protect the teeth from bacteria.
• There are three sets of 'salivary glands' in the human body – the parotid glands, the sublingual glands, and the sub-mandibular glands. Amongst these, parotid is the largest gland.
• Drinking water helps in maintaining the healthy salivary glands and at times the 'mouth should be' cleaned with lukewarm saltwater.