Question

the parotid gland is located ________ and functions to _______.

multiple choice

on the side of the mouth, produce and secrete saliva

under the mandible, produce and secrete saliva

behind the stomach, produce and secrete digestive enzymes

in the wall of the small intestine, produce and secrete mucus

Explanation:

The parotid gland is a major salivary gland. Salivary glands are located near the mouth. Their main function is to produce and secrete saliva. The parotid gland is specifically on the side of the mouth. The option "under the mandible" is incorrect as that is more characteristic of the sub - mandibular gland. The option "behind the stomach" refers to the pancreas (which produces digestive enzymes). The option "in the wall of the small intestine" is incorrect as the parotid gland is not in the intestinal wall.

Answer:

on the side of the mouth, produce and secrete saliva