The largest of the salivary glands is normally the _____ gland.
A) sublingual
B) submandibular
C) submaxillary
D) parotid
E) thyroid

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The parotid gland is the largest of the salivary glands, located near the ear and extending towards the angle of the jaw. The sublingual gland is the smallest of the salivary glands and located under the tongue, while the submandibular (also known as submaxillary) gland is located below the mandible (lower jawbone) towards the back of the mouth. The thyroid gland is not a salivary gland, but an endocrine gland located in the neck.

The Largest of the Salivary Glands Is Normally the _____