The serous-secreting minor salivary glands of von Ebner are associated with the

A. palatine tonsils.
B. fungiform papillae.
C. ventral surface of the tongue.
D. circumvallate papillae.
E. labial and buccal mucosa.


Answer: D. circumvallate papillae.

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