The large parotid glands, located in the cheeks, secrete amylase-rich fluid through which of the following?
a. Wharton ducts c. Sulcus terminalis
b. Stensen's ducts d. Semicircular canals
B
The larger parotid glands are located in the cheeks and secrete their amylase-rich fluid through Stensen's ducts, located just opposite the upper second molars.
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