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what are the three main pairs of salivary glands?
mandibular, submandibular, and sublingual glands
parotid, submandibular, and buccal glands
parotid, submandibular, and subcutaneous glands
parotid, sublingual, and submaxillary glands
parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands

Explanation:

Salivary glands are important in the digestive system. The three main pairs are the parotid (located near the ears), submandibular (under the lower jaw), and sublingual (below the tongue). The other options have incorrect gland names. For example, buccal glands are minor salivary glands, not one of the main pairs. Mandibular is not a main salivary gland name in this context. Subcutaneous glands are not salivary glands. Submaxillary is another name for submandibular, but the option with parotid, sublingual, and submaxillary is incorrect as it's a mix - up (the correct trio is parotid, submandibular, sublingual).

Answer:

Parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands.