The parotid gland is located __________ and functions to __________.
A) on the side of the mouth; produce and secrete saliva
B) under the mandible; produce and secrete saliva
C) behind the stomach; produce and secrete digestive enzymes
D) under the liver; store and secrete bile
E) in the wall of the small intestine; produce and secrete mucus

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The parotid gland is located on the side of the mouth, just in front of the ear, and its primary function is to produce and secrete saliva, which aids in the initial digestion of food and keeps the mouth moist.

The Parotid Gland Is Located __________ and Functions to __________

The Parotid Gland Is Located and Functions to