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hodyreva [135]
3 years ago
13

A large __________ salivary gland is found slightly inferior and anterior to each ear. these are the ones that swell up and make

you look like a chipmunk when you get the mumps.
Biology
1 answer:
BARSIC [14]3 years ago
5 0
Of the three salivary glands (Sublingual, submandibular and parotid glands), the parotid is the largest. They are all paired.  The parotids are located on either side of the mandibular ramus. It produces ptyalin, an alpha-amylase, and is responsible for 20% of the total saliva content produced into the mouth.
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