Describe in short about salivary glands,their location,and types.

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(N/A) The main salivary glands are of three types: $(i)$ Parotid gland,$(ii)$ Submandibular gland,and $(iii)$ Sublingual gland.
$(i)$ Parotid gland: This is the largest salivary gland. It is located just below and in front of the ear.
$(ii)$ Submandibular gland: These are located at the angle of the lower jaw (submaxillary).
$(iii)$ Sublingual gland: These are the smallest glands,located beneath the tongue.
These glands are situated just outside the buccal cavity and secrete salivary juice into the buccal cavity.

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