About 70 Percent of the Saliva Originates in the ________

Question

About 70 percent of the saliva originates in the ________ salivary glands.
A) parotid
B) submandibular
C) sublingual
D) pharyngeal
E) palatine

Accepted Answer

The submandibular glands are responsible for producing about 70 percent of saliva. This is because they secrete both serous fluid and mucus, contributing significantly to the volume of saliva produced in the mouth.