While conducting an examination, you notice that your patient's salivary glands are enlarged. You hypothesize that may be a result of which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Tumor d. Allergies
b. Infection e. Blocked duct
c. Abscess f. Eating hot, spicy foods
A, B, C, E
Salivary gland enlargement can result from infection, tumor, abscess, and a blocked duct. Salivary gland enlargement does not result from allergies or eating hot, spicy foods.
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