Biology
Name the salivary gland P, Q and R based on their location given below:
| Salivary gland | Location |
|---|---|
| P | Beneath the ears |
| Q | Below the tongue |
| R | Beneath the lower jaw |
- P — Parotid, Q — Submandibular, R — Sublingual
- P — Sublingual, Q — Parotid, R — Submandibular
- P — Submandibular, Q — Sublingual, R — Parotid
- P — Submandibular, Q — Parotid, R — Sublingual
Digestive System
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Answer
P — Parotid, Q — Sublingual, R — Submandibular
Reason — The saliva is secreted by three pairs of salivary glands :
- parotid glands located just in front of and beneath each ear,
- submandibular glands lying close to the inner side of the lower jaw on each side,
- sublingual glands below the tongue.
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