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Salivary glands in humans

Specify the location of salivary glands in humans?

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There exist 6 major salivary glands and they are located one in every parotid gland, two below the mandibles (submandibular) and two in base of tongue. More than 700 minor salivary glands are dispersed over the lip mucosa, palate, gingiva and pharynx.

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