Biology - Digestion and Absorption Question with Solution | TestHub

Salivary glands are situated just outside the buccal cavity and secrete salivary juice into the buccal cavity. There are three pairs of salivary glands:

Parotid glands are located in the cheek region, in front of the ear.

Submaxillary or submandibular glands are located at the lower jaw.

Sublingual glands are located below the tongue.

Serous cells in the salivary glands secrete a watery fluid containing the enzyme salivary amylase (ptyalin).

Mucus in saliva helps in lubricating and adhering the masticated food particles into a bolus.

Therefore, the statement that sublingual glands are present below the lower jaw is incorrect.

Answer: Sublingual glands are present below the lower jaw