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Category - Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice

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Which is a major salivary gland of the head?
  1. Ebner’s
  2. Parathyroid
  3. Thymus
  4. Parotid
Explanation
Answer: D - The parotid is a major salivary gland of the head. It is located on the surface of the masseter muscle behind the ramus of the mandible, anterior, and inferior to the ear. It is the largest salivary gland, but produces only 25 percent of the total salivary volume.
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