The ________ Salivary Glands are Covered by the Mucous Membrane

Question

The ________ salivary glands are covered by the mucous membrane in the floor of the mouth.
A) mandibular
B) sublingual
C) lingual
D) submandibular
E) parotid

Accepted Answer

The sublingual salivary glands are located in the floor of the mouth, and they are covered by the mucous membrane in that area. The other salivary glands listed (mandibular, lingual, submandibular, and parotid) are located in different parts of the oral cavity and have different structures surrounding them.