Biology - Digestion and Absorption Question with Solution | TestHub

Salivary glands in humans are of three main types:

Parotid glands are the largest salivary glands and are located just in front of and slightly below the ears (cheek region).

Submandibular (or submaxillary) glands are located below the lower jaw.

Sublingual glands are the smallest and are located below the tongue.

Therefore, parotid salivary glands occur in front of the ear.

Answer: In front of ear