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Saliva is released from
(a) Pinus gland
(b) Thyroid gland
(c) Adrenal gland
(d) Salivary gland
Correct Answer: (d) Salivary gland
Explanation:
In humans, the salivary glands are exocrine glands and composed of parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. The sublingual glands are a pair of major salivary glands located inferior to the tongue, anterior to the submandibular glands. The secretion produced is mainly mucous in nature; however, it is categorized as a mixed gland.
The main function of the salivary gland is to produce saliva through a system of ducts.
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